A video circulating on social media has sparked fresh controversy over alleged vote-buying in the Ekiti State governorship election, showing a Yoruba woman displaying bundles of ₦1,000 notes which she claimed amounted to ₦15,000 received from APC vote buyers.
In the footage, the woman is seen waving the cash before the camera while narrating how she allegedly collected the money in exchange for her vote. The video has generated widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the persistence of vote-buying despite repeated warnings from electoral authorities and anti-corruption agencies.
Reacting to the video, critics of the ruling party argued that the alleged incident reflects what they describe as the APC’s desperation to retain political power ahead of future elections. Some commentators went further, claiming that such practices demonstrate a determination to remain in office despite growing public dissatisfaction with the country’s economic and security challenges.
However, the authenticity of the woman’s claims and the circumstances surrounding the video have not been independently verified. Neither electoral authorities nor the APC had issued an official statement on the allegation as of the time of this report.
The video has reignited calls for stronger enforcement of electoral laws, increased voter education, and tougher penalties for individuals and political actors found guilty of vote-buying and other forms of electoral malpractice.
