Electoral Inducement: Lawyer Warns Wike and Politicians Against Accepting ₦10m Gifts

In a reaction to reports that Wike promised to give each councillor ₦10 million for delivering his local government chairmanship seat, Justice Ahiakwo expressed concerns about the potential impact of such financial promises on the integrity of elections in Nigeria. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the lawyer stated that such practices could be seen as a form of electoral inducement, which is illegal and unconstitutional. Ahiakwo urged politicians to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process by shunning any form of financial inducement. This warning comes amidst reports of increasing political bribery during the build-up to the 2027 general elections. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has not responded to these allegations as of press time.