Galadima Accuses APC of Bribing Opposition for 2027 Elections

Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is offering financial inducements to opposition politicians to withdraw from the 2027 general elections. He claimed that members of state Houses of Assembly are offered N50 million, House of Representatives members N200 million and a vehicle, senatorial candidates N500 million and a Jeep, and governorship candidates N2 billion and a Jeep to step down.

Galadima made these allegations during an appearance on ARISE News Prime Time, stating that this strategy aims to weaken opposition parties and allow APC candidates to contest unopposed. He mentioned a woman from Zamfara State distributing money at the Carlton Hotel in Asokoro, Abuja, with security personnel allegedly present.

Galadima claimed this woman recently met with APC chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, presenting candidates who had agreed to withdraw from the election. While he affirmed the allegations, he admitted to lacking documentary evidence to substantiate his claims but expressed willingness for an investigation.