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EFCC Chairman warns against vote buying and money politics ahead of 2027 elections
via Punch Nigeria2 min read
Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, cautioned Nigerians against vote buying and money politics, calling them significant threats to democratic governance. Speaking in Ilorin, Kwara State, at the University of Ilorin's Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, Olukoyede emphasized the EFCC's commitment to preventing the commercialization of the electoral process. He stated that vote buying undermines democracy and good governance, leading political leaders who benefit from it to prioritize recouping their investments over public good and accountability. Olukoyede also noted the increasing sophistication of electoral offenses, with perpetrators using covert strategies and codes. He disclosed that the EFCC has made arrests and secured convictions in election-related cases and plans to intensify enforcement before the 2027 elections. He urged political parties to engage in issue-based campaigns and called on the media and security agencies to maintain professionalism and neutrality to safeguard the electoral process, stressing that credible elections require stakeholder collaboration, stronger law enforcement, and a commitment to peace.
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