Monday, November 10, 2025 - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the conduct of the 2025 Anambra governorship election, describing it as a cash-drenched spectacle that mocked democracy.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary,
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party accused the ruling party and the incumbent
governor of engaging in massive vote buying.
It also faulted security agencies and election officials for
allegedly turning a blind eye.
According to the statement, “What unfolded in Anambra was,
regrettably, a cash-drenched spectacle that was more of a bazaar than an
election. This undermines the very essence of democracy.”
The ADC said the election was highly monetized, claiming
that bundles of Naira notes changed hands in full view at polling units across
the state.
The party also expressed concern over the silence and
visible inaction of institutions meant to protect the integrity of the polls.
It warned that if the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) conducts the 2027 general elections in a similar manner,
Nigerians should be worried about the future of democracy.
“Security operatives stood by as voters were harassed and
compromised, while electoral officials failed to uphold basic standards,” the
statement added.
The ADC said it remains committed to promoting leadership
built on integrity, inclusion, and service, not the crude exchange of cash for
votes.
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