- the suspects would be prosecuted upon conclusion
- EFCC reaffirmed its resolve to ensure accountability in Nigeria’s electoral system
- INEC reported that voting concluded peacefully across Anambra’s 21 LGAs
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its crackdown on electoral malpractice, arresting three suspects for alleged vote-buying during the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the suspects Emeka Ilokasia (Njikoka LGA), Nwachukwu Loretta (Awkuzu, Oyi LGA), and Emuka Chuwudi (Umunachi, Dunukofia LGA) were nabbed in different parts of the state while attempting to influence voters.
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In a statement on Sunday, the EFCC confirmed that investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be prosecuted upon conclusion.
Despite the largely peaceful nature of the poll, reports of voter inducement and low turnout emerged across several polling units. Civil society observers, including Situation Room representative Dimma Nwobi, confirmed that incidents of vote-buying prompted heightened monitoring by anti-graft officials.
Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) alleged attempts by political actors to manipulate results, urging security agencies to safeguard the credibility of the process. Labour Party’s Peter Obi, who voted in Agulu, also cautioned citizens against selling their votes, describing it as “trading away their future.”
Candidates from the opposition parties, including ADC’s John Nwosu and APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu, accused APGA of coordinating widespread vote-buying and intimidation of rival party agents.
INEC reported that voting concluded peacefully across Anambra’s 21 LGAs, with nearly 99% of polling unit results uploaded to its IReV portal by evening.
The EFCC reaffirmed its resolve to ensure accountability in Nigeria’s electoral system, stressing that those involved in financial inducement during the election would face prosecution.
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