Buba Galadima Alleges APC Offers Opposition Candidates N50m to N200m, Cars to Forfeit 2027 Tickets

Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of carrying out a systematic effort to bribe opposition candidates at the state and federal levels. According to Galadima, the payments range from N50 million to N200 million and are sometimes paired with vehicles, with the goal of making candidates forfeit their tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections. Galadima made the allegation during an interview on Arise Television's Prime Time program on Tuesday night, October 7. He said President Bola Tinubu and APC governors are trying to avoid competitive contests by securing unopposed victories in elective seats. He further claimed that the financial inducements are being coordinated from the federal capital. A person from Zamfara State, he alleged, is currently distributing funds to opposition figures who are willing to withdraw from candidate rosters. Galadima stated: "Every member of the House of Assembly who agrees to forfeit his ticket for the APC candidate is currently being given N50 million, and members of the House of Representatives will be given N200 million with a car." He added: "There’s a lady from Zamfara State who is sharing the money in a hotel here in Abuja." Galadima also alleged that senior party leadership is involved in the operation. He cited a recent meeting between the individual and APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, where candidates reportedly submitted formal resignation letters after receiving payment.