EFCC Chairman Vows to Combat Vote Buying for 2027 Elections

On March 18, 2026, Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), stated the commission's commitment to tackling vote buying in preparation for the 2027 general elections. During a meeting with the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja, Olukoyede highlighted that the EFCC would not wait until election day to take action against offenders.

He noted that the commission has already recorded several convictions in this area and plans to implement proactive strategies, including intelligence gathering, to curb electoral fraud. Olukoyede emphasized the strong link between national security and financial crime, calling for collaboration among various agencies.

He also revealed the creation of a special directorate to monitor public fund releases across ministries to prevent fraud. Mike Ejiofor, president of AANISS, commended the EFCC's efforts and urged the commission to intensify its strategies as the 2027 elections approach.