PDP alleges APC bought votes in Ekiti election, claims Nigeria's democracy reduced to vote trading

PDP Ekiti State spokesperson Atofarati Sanya alleges APC members engaged in vote buying during the June 20, 2026 governorship election, claiming Nigeria's democracy has been reduced to vote trading. Speaking on Arise Television Saturday night, Sanya said APC operated unchecked at polling units despite security presence, violating electoral act provisions.

This allegation matters because it directly challenges the legitimacy of the election outcome where INEC declared APC's Biodun Oyebanji the winner. If true, such practices undermine democratic processes, erode public trust in institutions, and suggest systemic issues requiring intervention beyond individual elections.

While PDP presents this as fact, the claim remains unverified by independent sources. Voters should note that election petitions provide legal recourse for such allegations, and sustained civic engagement is needed to strengthen electoral integrity regardless of which party makes claims.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/21/ekiti-2026-nigerias-democracy-reduced-to-vote-trading-pdp/