The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chair, Ola Olukoyede, says governorship aspirants spend about N30 billion on party primary elections ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. In statements reported by Premium Times and The Punch, he describes the spending as a growing concern for the integrity of the political process, linking the cost of primaries to risks including corruption.
Olukoyede also says the EFCC plans to improve election monitoring for 2027 by using technology. Both outlets report that the commission intends to deploy drones and other technological tools to strengthen oversight. The comments are framed as part of the EFCC’s broader role in investigating and deterring financial and electoral crimes, particularly those tied to campaign funding, election-related expenditures, and misconduct during party primaries.
The reported figures and EFCC plans relate specifically to governorship primaries, and the statements indicate preparation for increased scrutiny leading up to the 2027 elections.
