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Ola Olukoyede Cautions Nigerians Against Vote Buying, Money Politics
Ola Olukoyede Cautions Nigerians Against Vote Buying, Money Politics
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to work collaboratively towards ensuring peaceful, credible and transparent elections, warning that vote buying and other forms of financial inducement remain major threats to democratic governance.
Olukoyede made the call in Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 while delivering the inaugural lecture of the High-Level Guest Speakers’ Series organised by the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, CPSS, University of Ilorin, themed “Mobilising Critical Stakeholders for Setting the Agenda for Peaceful and Credible 2027 Elections in Nigeria.”
The EFCC Chairman stressed that the Commission was firmly committed to combating the monetisation of the electoral process, describing vote buying, vote selling, and other forms of financial influence as practices that undermine democracy and good governance.
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He pointed out that political leaders who secure office through financial inducement are more likely to focus on recovering their investments rather than serving the public interest.
“The EFCC is opposed to commercialization of votes not only for the reason that it is a financial crime, it weakens the foundation for good governance by compromising the political recruitment process. Leaders who pay their way into public office are unlikely to prioritise public good and accountability. Rather, recouping their investments becomes the overarching objective, to the detriment of the common good”, he said.
He disclosed that the EFCC had recorded several arrests, prosecutions, and convictions of electoral offenders in recent years, including politicians, electoral officials, and citizens involved in vote-buying schemes. He assured Nigerians that the Commission would intensify efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that vote buying remains a financial crime that would be prosecuted without fear or favour.
Concerning electoral corruption, the EFCC’s boss stated that it had become increasingly sophisticated, with perpetrators now deploying covert methods, coded communications, and off-site arrangements to influence voters. “Vote buying manifests not just through financial inducement of voters but also through other material and commodity offers. Investigations are pointing to the fact that some of these criminal activities are no longer being carried out in the open.
They are not even being done on election days. Codes are being used covertly. Linkages are being established with voters outside the electoral frameworks, all in a bid to influence them to follow some fraudulent routes. We are aware of all these antics and we are prepared to safeguard the integrity of our elections”, he said
The anti-graft czar identified stronger collaboration among stakeholders, enforcement of electoral laws, issue-based campaigns, media responsibility, impartial security operations, and effective conflict-resolution mechanisms as critical ingredients for credible elections.
He urged political parties to build consensus around decency in campaigns and collectively reject vote buying, noting that inflammatory rhetoric and divisive politics had contributed to electoral violence in previous election cycles.
Olukoyede also challenged the media to play a more proactive role in exposing electoral corruption, particularly vote-buying networks, while urging security agencies to maintain professionalism and neutrality throughout the electoral process. He maintained that proactive and coordinated security arrangements would significantly reduce electoral risks and enhance public confidence in the democratic process.
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Earlier, the Director of CPSS, G. A. Animasawun said the lecture series was conceived to provide a strategic platform for stakeholders to identify and address threats to Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 elections. He noted that the Centre was determined to move beyond academic discourse by fostering practical solutions capable of strengthening electoral integrity, peace, and national security.
In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, described electoral corruption as a major national security threat and called for stronger institutional collaboration to prevent electoral malpractice. He commended the EFCC under Olukoyede’s leadership for adopting a preventive approach to electoral corruption and proposed a strategic partnership between the Commission and the CPSS to deepen research, training and policy development on the nexus between electoral corruption and national security.
The event drew participants from the electoral management body, security agencies, civil society organisations, academia, the media, and other key stakeholders committed to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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IGP Disu Charges Investigators To Prioritize Data-Driven Policing, Strengthen Crime Database Management
IGP Disu Charges Investigators To Prioritize Data-Driven Policing, Strengthen Crime Database Management
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has charged investigators and heads of investigative units across the country to prioritise the accurate capture and management of suspects’ information as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen intelligence-led policing and modernise criminal investigations within the Nigeria Police Force.
The IGP gave the charge during the opening of the One-Day Crime and Incident Database Impact Sensitization Workshop organised by the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja today,10th June,2026.
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The workshop was convened to sensitise participants on the importance of the Suspects’ Information Capturing Process under the Nigeria Police Force Crime and Incident Database (NPF-ICD) Centre Project, a strategic initiative designed to enhance crime analysis, intelligence gathering, evidence-based investigations, inter-agency collaboration, and proactive crime prevention.
Speaking at the event, the Inspector-General noted that modern policing is increasingly driven by timely, accurate, and actionable data, stressing that effective law enforcement can no longer rely solely on conventional investigative methods. He emphasised that the Crime and Incident Database Centre represents a critical national policing asset capable of improving investigative outcomes, tracking criminal trends, identifying repeat offenders, linking crimes across jurisdictions, and supporting informed operational and strategic decision-making.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the modernisation of policing through technology, innovation, and intelligence-led strategies, IGP Disu called for greater compliance with established suspects’ information capturing procedures across all Commands and Formations. He encouraged participants to actively engage in the workshop and develop practical solutions that will enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the Force’s crime management architecture.
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The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to leveraging technology, innovation, and intelligence-led policing to improve service delivery, strengthen public safety, and build a more professional, accountable, and citizen-focused Police Force.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mnipr,mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
10th June, 2026
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EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N90.9m Money Laundering In Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, arraigned one Fidelix Samuel Ebuka before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged money laundering offence.
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Ebuka was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on the retention of proceeds of unlawful activities amounting to N90,989,517 (Ninety Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventeen Naira), contrary to the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The charge reads: “That you, Fidelix Samuel Ebuka, on or about April 15, 2026, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, directly retained N90,989,517 (Ninety Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventeen Naira) in your Union Bank account number 0069938215, which proceeds you reasonably ought to have known formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) and punishable under Section 18(3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”
When the charge was read to him, the defendant pleaded not guilty.
Following the plea, prosecution counsel, H.U. Kofarnaisa, requested a trial date and urged the court to remand the defendant in a correctional facility pending trial.
Counsel to the defendant, Bimbo Ogunlaja, subsequently sought an adjournment to enable the defence to move its bail application.
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Justice Bogoro thereafter adjourned the matter until June 29, 2026, for the hearing of the bail application and commencement of trial.
The court also ordered that the defendant be remanded in a Correctional facility pending the determination of his bail application.
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AFWCN Forges Stronger Defence Ties, Advances Security And Technology Engagement In Tanzania
The Air Force War College Nigeria (AFWCN) delegation undertook an International Study Tour to the United Republic of Tanzania as part of efforts to deepen strategic understanding of contemporary security dynamics and emerging defence technologies.
During a visit to the Dr Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations, participants of Air War Course 12/2026 engaged in presentations and discussions on the theme, “Integrating Emerging Technologies for National Security.”
The engagement provided valuable insights into defence diplomacy, regional security architecture, joint security cooperation and the application of innovative technologies to enhance national defence capabilities and operational effectiveness.
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In furtherance of bilateral defence relations and strategic military collaboration, the delegation paid courtesy visits to the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces Headquarters and the Nigeria High Commission in Tanzania.
Discussions centred on strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing military-to-military relations, addressing regional security challenges and exploring opportunities for greater collaboration in promoting regional peace and stability.
The delegation also visited the Tanzania Automotive Technology Centre (TATC), where members gained firsthand exposure to advancements in indigenous automotive technology, defence innovation and industrial capabilities that support force mobility, logistics and broader national security objectives.
Speaking during the engagements, the Exercise Director and Commandant of the Air Force War College Nigeria, Air Vice Marshal GA Mbaka, expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Tanzania for the warm hospitality extended to the delegation.
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He conveyed the goodwill and esteemed regards of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Nigerian Air Force to strengthening strategic partnerships, deepening defence cooperation and advancing collective security initiatives in support of peace, stability and sustainable development across the African continent.
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