The opposition party accuses the ruling APC of attempting to buy political support ahead of the 2027 elections after a video showed Women Affairs Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim distributing cash and wrappers at an event.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate the alleged distribution of cash and gifts at an All Progressives Congress (APC) event in Rivers State. 

The party said the incident raises concerns about possible attempts to influence voters ahead of the 2027 general election.

The ADC’s Director of Strategic Communication for its Presidential Campaign Council, Phrank Shaibu, made the call in a statement, accusing the ruling party of using money and gifts to build support for President Bola Tinubu.

 He warned that the opposition would no longer remain silent over what he described as efforts to purchase political loyalty.

The call followed a video circulating on social media showing the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, handing out bundles of cash and wrappers to women at an event in Rivers State.

 The wrappers reportedly carried the APC insignia, while the envelopes containing the money featured the images of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Reacting to the footage, Shaibu described the incident as part of a troubling pattern, alleging that the ruling party was increasingly relying on financial inducements to secure public support. 

He argued that allowing political parties to use cash and gifts to attract supporters could undermine the credibility of the electoral process.

The ADC insisted that the EFCC and INEC should investigate the circumstances surrounding the distribution and ensure that no political party is allowed to compromise electoral integrity through financial inducements.

 However, the allegations against the APC and the minister have not been independently established in the information provided.