Adams Oshiomhole warns electoral fraud, including vote buying and result manipulation, threatens democracy ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections
Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has described electoral fraud as the “worst crime in a democracy,” stressing that vote buying and manipulation of results undermine the will of the people.
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Speaking on Monday during an interview on News Central, Oshiomhole criticised delays in Nigeria’s electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general election.
Reflecting on his 2012 re-election as Edo State Governor, Oshiomhole said he won all 18 local government areas without distributing money to voters.
“I openly told voters that I would not participate in vote buying. If my opponent, who allegedly had money to give, you could collect it, no receipt, no refund. I have no money, but I will give you my all in development,” he said.
Oshiomhole emphasised that maintaining the integrity of elections is central to the value of democracy, noting that existing laws already prescribe sanctions against vote buying and electoral manipulation.
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The senator’s comments come amid ongoing debates over reforms intended to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process and ensure credible voting in the upcoming general elections.
