The Peoples Democratic Party, chaired by former minister Tanimu Turaki, has formally asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to address rumours that several of its officials, among them national commissioners, were given parcels of land and cash by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. The party's statement called on INEC to "come clean" on the matter, insisting that any breach of electoral code must be disclosed. No specific amounts, locations of the land or names of the commissioners were provided in the request. The appeal comes as the PDP seeks to clear its image ahead of upcoming electoral contests, urging the electoral body to respond promptly to the accusations.
Turaki's PDP is forcing INEC into a corner, demanding transparency on gifts allegedly tied to a senior minister. If the commission's response is evasive, public trust in Nigeria's voting system could weaken, prompting voters to doubt the fairness of future elections.
