"Why Top Politicians Do Vote Buying During Elections": Peter Obi Drops Bombshell
- Peter Obi described vote-buying in Nigeria as a deliberate strategy that undermines democracy, calling it a “licence to plunder” public resources
- He warned that voters who sell their ballots are complicit in their own disenfranchisement, sacrificing schools, hospitals, and jobs for temporary gain
- Obi urged Nigerians to reject vote-selling, emphasising that real power lies in voters’ conscience, courage, and their ballots
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has described vote-buying in Nigeria as a deliberate strategy that undermines the nation’s democracy.
Obi said politicians who purchase votes are securing a “licence to plunder” public resources intended for schools, hospitals, and jobs.
Source: Twitter
The former Anambra state governor made this post on X on Tuesday, August 19.
“Vote-buying is one of the greatest dangers confronting our democracy. It is never an act of kindness; it is a calculated investment in corruption. Those who buy votes do so with only one intention, to gain access to public funds,” Obi said.
He added,
“And when they get into office, the money meant for schools, hospitals, roads, and jobs is diverted into private pockets. Such people are not leaders, they are looters. Their actions rob our society of dignity, development, and even life itself.”
Obi: Voters are complicit in their own disenfranchisement
Obi challenged the notion that voters are innocent victims in the practice of vote-buying, asserting that those who sell their votes are complicit in the erosion of their own future, Punch reported.
“But those who sell their votes are not innocent either. When you exchange your ballot for money or material gain, you are not just selling a vote, you are selling your future.
"You are selling away the schools your children should attend, the hospitals that should save lives, and the jobs that should lift families out of poverty. In truth, you mortgage your tomorrow for a token that cannot sustain you today,” he said.
Obi sends fresh charge to Nigerians
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As reported by The Cable, describing the mechanics of vote-buying, Obi said,
“Looters can only loot when we hand them the key. If your vote had no value, nobody would be desperate to buy it.
"The fact that millions are spent on vote-buying shows that your ballot is priceless. The real power does not lie in their money. It lies in your conscience, your courage, and your vote.”
He urged Nigerians to reject vote-selling and take responsibility for the future of the nation.
Peter Obi speaks after arrest of 2 terrorists
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended the Nigerian security agencies for its success in the fight against terrorism, kidnappings, and banditry.
Obi urged that the military be better equipped, trained, and motivated to sustain these gains. He said the sacrifices of gallant officers and men in uniform remind us that Nigeria can, and must, be safe for all its citizens.
This was contained in a statement issued via his X handle @PeterObi on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Source: Legit.ng
