Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has pledged ₦10 million to each councillor in the Federal Capital Territory who successfully secures their ward for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 elections.
Former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Okoye, has stated that concerns surrounding this pledge could lead to investigations by INEC, the police, and other law enforcement agencies. Okoye made these remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
He emphasized that even if INEC chooses not to act on this issue, individuals or other relevant bodies can raise concerns or initiate investigations if they suspect an electoral offence has occurred. Okoye remarked on the possibility of petitions being filed regarding Wike’s actions, affirming that there are avenues for concerned parties to seek investigation.
Okoye noted that state authorities have the capacity to pursue actions if they determine that a legal violation has taken place, and law enforcement could also step in if there are grounds for suspicion of wrongdoing. He stated that INEC holds the authority to request that relevant bodies investigate and prosecute anyone deemed responsible.
