2027: Some Governorship Aspirants Spend Up to N30 Billion to Secure Party Tickets – EFCC Chairman


 

By Abdulahi Musa 


The Chairman of the , , has revealed that some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spent between N20 billion and N30 billion during party primary elections to secure their tickets for the 2027 general elections.

Olukoyede made the disclosure while delivering a lecture at the High-Level Guest Speakers' Series organized by the in Ilorin, Kwara State. The lecture was titled “De-risking and Mobilising Critical Stakeholders for Peaceful and Credible 2027 Elections in Nigeria.”

According to the EFCC chairman, the enormous sums spent during elections often create pressure on elected officials to divert public resources after assuming office in order to recover their investments. He warned that such practices pose a serious threat to democratic governance and encourage corruption in public office.

Olukoyede also condemned vote-buying and other forms of financial inducement, noting that the commercialization of the electoral process weakens democracy by compromising the quality of leadership recruitment. He stressed that politicians who spend heavily to gain office are more likely to prioritize recovering their expenditures rather than serving the public interest.

The EFCC boss disclosed that the commission has made several arrests and secured convictions involving politicians, electoral officials, and citizens linked to electoral misconduct across the country. He further warned that impunity in the electoral process could undermine national stability and democratic institutions.

To strengthen election monitoring ahead of the 2027 general elections, Olukoyede said the EFCC plans to deploy drones and other technological tools to track vote-buying and financial inducements at polling units. He also urged political parties and their supporters to embrace issue-based campaigns and avoid inflammatory rhetoric capable of inciting violence.


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