2027: APC bribing Assembly, Reps candidates with N50m, N200m, cars - Galadima alleges
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has alleged that the ruling APC party is bribing opposition candidates to forfeit their tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections. He claims that lawmakers are being offered millions of naira and vehicles to withdraw from the race.
Why it matters
These allegations suggest significant electoral interference and corruption, which could undermine the democratic process and stability of the upcoming Nigerian elections.
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Buba Galadima, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is buying lawmakers at the federal and the state levels with N50 million, N200 million and cars. Galadima made the allegation on Tuesday while fielding questions during an interview on Arise Television's Prime Time programme. He said President Bola Tinubu and all the APC governors were afraid of contest, adding that they wanted to win unopposed. Galadima also alleged that a woman was currently sharing money with candidates who agreed to forfeit their tickets in favour of APC candidates. "We are only 100 days away from the general elections.
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