Aisha Yesufu Accuses EFCC of Ignoring Vote-Buying Amid Ekiti Governorship Election
Rights activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, on Saturday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of allegedly overlooking vote-buying and other electoral irregularities during elections across the country.
The outspoken activist made the remarks while reacting to reports of vote-buying during the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election, arguing that the practice should be decriminalised if authorities continue to fail in addressing it.
In a post shared on X and obtained by PulseNets, Yesufu lamented that law-abiding citizens often suffer the consequences of electoral corruption, while those accused of engaging in vote-buying frequently escape sanctions.
She wrote:
“At this rate, vote buying should be decriminalised in Nigeria. It does not make sense since it is those who are law-abiding that get punished for it!
“They do not do the vote buying and they are schemed out while others buy votes and waltz their way into office. @officialEFCC’s eagle is blindfolded during election.
“Instead of candidates wasting money on campaigns, let everyone wait for Election Day and bargain.
“The highest bidder wins and you save your money. This nonsense needs to stop.”
Yesufu’s comments come amid growing concerns over alleged electoral malpractice during the Ekiti governorship poll, with reports of vote-buying continuing to dominate discussions around the election.
PulseNets learnt that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Dare Bejide, had earlier raised concerns over alleged vote-buying and cash distribution activities at his polling unit.
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The ADC candidate reportedly accused certain individuals of attempting to influence voters through financial inducements. He further alleged that security personnel and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not immediately intervene despite the claims.
The allegations have added to ongoing debates about the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process, with stakeholders calling for stronger enforcement of electoral laws and greater accountability from agencies responsible for monitoring election-related offences.
