Ex-Governorship Candidate Blames Money Politics for Impeachment Crisis in River State

The ongoing impeachment crisis in River State, Nigeria, has been described by a former governorship candidate, Sarumi Aliyu, as primarily driven by money politics. Aliyu warns that democracy in Nigeria will remain fragile until the influence of money in governance is reduced.

She highlights the financial costs of elections in Nigeria and suggests that secret agreements often lead to political tensions and crises. Aliyu criticizes the internal conflicts within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and calls for political actors to prioritize stability and internal reforms.

She emphasizes the need for structural reforms to reduce the influence of money in Nigerian politics.