The conduct of the Anambra 2025 governorship election has alarmed the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The party reportedly claimed that widespread monetization and vote-buying undermined the democratic process throughout the election.
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, signed a statement on November 9, 2027, accusing the ruling Anambra party of manipulating the election into a cash-driven battle in which money took the place of real political choice.
Large sums of money were publicly given to voters at voting places around the state, according to the ADC, which also claimed that this was a clear violation of the Electoral Act.
The party also criticized the behavior of electoral officials and security personnel, claiming that their inaction and silence allowed for voter intimidation and manipulation.
The ADC claimed in the statement that what happened in Anambra was a bazaar of cash-for-votes that shattered the spirit of free choice rather than a genuine democratic exercise.
The party voiced fear that if this issue is not resolved, it may jeopardize the legitimacy of the general elections in 2027 and increase public mistrust of Nigeria’s electoral system.
The ADC demanded immediate changes and a return to open governance, where political leadership is earned via honesty and service rather than money.
Additionally, it reiterated its dedication to encouraging honest, transparent elections that represent the will of the people.
