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You can buy INEC, police - everybody - to win elections in Nigeria, former Imo gov says

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Former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa has claimed that Nigerian elections are heavily influenced by money, suggesting that those with sufficient financial resources can secure electoral victory. Udenwa, who served as Imo State's governor from 1999 to 2007, made these remarks during an appearance on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by popular On-Air Personality Edmund Obilo.

Expressing concern over the role of money in Nigeria's electoral process, Udenwa criticized the declining moral standards in the country's political landscape. He lamented that voters no longer prioritize a candidate's track record, character, or capabilities. "If you say 'vote for me,' people no longer ask what you can do, what your antecedents are, or what kind of character you have. These questions are no longer considered," he said.

Udenwa went further to assert that even if voters do not support a candidate, money can still ensure victory. "If you have the right amount of money, you can buy your way through," he stated. When asked whether politicians could influence institutions like the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the police, the army, and even the electorate, Udenwa responded bluntly, "You can buy everybody."

A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Udenwa also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of exacerbating the internal crisis within the PDP. While acknowledging that the PDP faces its own challenges, he claimed that external forces are actively working to destabilize the party. "There are external hands trying to destroy the PDP through internal sources. We are still battling this problem, but I believe the PDP will not be destroyed," he said.

Udenwa's comments highlight growing concerns about the integrity of Nigeria's electoral system and the influence of money in politics.

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