Galadima alleges opposition politicians refused money to quit 2027 race

Buba Galadima, a member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of offering bribes of N50 million, N200 million and cars to lawmakers in federal and state assemblies. Galadima made these allegations during an interview on Arise Television's Prime Time programme. He stated that President Bola Tinubu and all APC governors were anxious about contests, hoping to secure unopposed victories.

Galadima also alleged that a woman in Abuja was sharing the bribes with assembly and representative candidates who were willing to abandon their ticket in favor of APC candidates. "We are only 100 days away from the general elections. Like every politician, except those in power, are watching their backs because, as I speak to you, I don't think there is any candidate outside the APC who is sure of contesting this election," Galadima asserted.

He further alleged that members of the House of Assembly who agreed to forfeit their ticket for the APC candidate were being given N50 million, with members of the House of Representatives receiving N200 million plus a car. Galadima also claimed that a woman from Zamfara State was currently facilitating the distribution of these funds at a hotel in Abuja.

She recently convened a meeting with the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, where several candidates who had surrendered their right to contest the election presented their resignation letters and collected the promised amounts.