The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested three individuals for alleged involvement in vote buying during the governorship election held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Anambra State.
A statement from the Commission on Sunday confirmed that the arrests were made by its operatives deployed across the state to monitor electoral activities and ensure the integrity of the voting process.
The suspects were identified as Emeka Ilokasia, apprehended at Ward 2, Njikoka Local Government Area; Nwachukwu Loretta, arrested at Ward 2 (008), Awkuzu in Oyi Local Government Area; and Emuka Chuwudi, arrested at Umunachi village, Dunukofia Local Government Area.
According to the EFCC, the trio were caught engaging in acts that contravene the Electoral Act, including the distribution of money and inducements to voters at polling units to influence the outcome of the election.
“EFCC operatives on election monitoring duty in Anambra acted on credible intelligence and successfully apprehended the suspects in different locations across the state,” the statement read. “They were caught in the act of attempting to sway voters with cash and other material incentives.”
The Commission noted that items recovered from the suspects include cash, voter lists, and notebooks containing details of targeted voters. The arrests, according to the EFCC, underscore its commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s electoral process.
The anti-graft agency further disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
The EFCC reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against electoral corruption and warned politicians, party agents, and their supporters to desist from vote trading and other financial inducements during elections.
It assured the public that it will continue to collaborate with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure that elections in Nigeria are credible, free, and fair.
