Ahead of the Saturday Ekiti State gubernatorial election, businessman Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former governor Ayo Fayose, urges the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to be vigilant over an alleged vote-buying plan. In a video posted on his official Facebook page on Thursday, Fayose says he has “credible intelligence” that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has made arrangements to induce voters with cash. He calls on EFCC to remain on the ground on election day and arrest people involved in any vote-buying activity, adding that Nigerians are watching the commission’s response.
Fayose also links the allegation to broader concerns about Nigeria’s electoral system, saying money politics and election rigging prevent the emergence of preferred candidates and impede development. Both reports frame his comments as a warning rather than a confirmed finding, with no details provided about specific individuals, locations, or evidence. The election is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.