INEC to Monitor Candidate Spending for 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its intention to monitor candidate spending closely in the upcoming 2027 general election, with a strong warning against vote buying. Dr Queen Elizabeth Agwu, the INEC Resident Electoral Commission (REC) for Anambra State, made these statements during a stakeholders meeting attended by political party leaders, candidates, community leaders, and media representatives.

She expressed a desire to avoid the issues seen during the 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, urging candidates to focus on their campaign messages rather than personal attacks. Dr Agwu called for public reporting of vote buying incidents and criticized political parties for engaging in such practices.

She assured stakeholders that INEC is well-prepared for the 2027 election, promising no glitches and warning against the use of thugs to disrupt the electoral process. With 97 days until the election, she reiterated the importance of planning and early preparation for political parties and candidates.