2027: Gov aspirants spent N30bn on primaries – EFCC chair

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, governorship hopefuls have reportedly spent a staggering N30 billion on party primaries. This significant expenditure was highlighted by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede. He indicated that such substantial spending raises concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.

This level of spending on primaries raises concerns about corruption and the potential for illicit funds to influence democratic processes.