INEC Targets Vote Buying and Campaign Spending for 2027

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has committed to monitoring campaign spending and prosecuting vote buying in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, the INEC Resident Electoral Commission for Anambra State, stated during a stakeholders’ meeting that the commission would not tolerate campaigns focused on personal attacks rather than issues.

She urged candidates to engage the electorate with their plans instead of resorting to vote buying, which she noted is a widespread issue among political parties. Agwu called on the public to report any instances of vote buying they witness.

Additionally, she warned against the use of thugs to disrupt the electoral process, assuring that INEC is well-prepared for the elections and that any stolen ballot boxes would be rendered useless. The commission aims to ensure a smooth electoral process, as it did during the Anambra governorship election.