A video has gone viral on social media showing a woman displaying cash after publicly declaring her support for the All Progressives Congress in the recent Ekiti State gubernatorial election.
In the footage, she states that she was paid fifteen thousand naira in exchange for her vote and proudly exhibits the money while affirming her allegiance to the party.
“APC for life. 15,000 Naira per vote, don’t whine me.”
The clip has provoked a range of reactions. Detractors argue that such vote‑buying erodes democratic principles and threatens the credibility of the electoral process.
Meanwhile, some viewers have doubted the authenticity of the video and urged investigative bodies to look into the circumstances surrounding the alleged transaction.
See Public Reactions
“There is a certain level of stupidity among certain Nigerians that deserves to be studied. It is its own special breed. Yet, we continue to delude ourselves that our leaders are the main problem. We are our leaders, our leaders are us. Tueh!”
– @AfrikanBanter
“No worry in a few months time you will feel it. I just can’t comprehend how someone would sell her vote for just fifteen thousand naira. The frustrating part is that people like her complain the government isn’t doing anything, yet anyone who offers money for a vote clearly lacks good intentions toward the voter.”
– @NasRule1
“Q. Why don’t politicians impose a penalty on vote buying? A. It is one of the mechanisms that helped them gain office.”
– @DaRealest9ja
The video itself was shared widely, with the woman reiterating the slogan “APC for life. 15,000 Naira per vote, don’t whine me.”
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