Money vs Democracy in Nigeria | Nigeria News

Nigeria’s democracy is in crisis as money dominates politics, pushing out honest candidates and rewarding those with deep pockets. Elder statesman Ibrahim Balarabe-Musa warns that the astronomical cost of running for office has corrupted the system, turning elections into a spectacle of wealth rather than service. He calls for constitutional reforms to scrap political immunity, slash lawmaker salaries to match civil servants, and separate economic power from political office. With the 2027 elections looming, he predicts chaos for the ruling party if voters finally choose freely — and urges Nigerians, especially in the North, to follow Osun’s example. Only by stripping money from politics can Nigeria restore trust and bring real leaders to power. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7608a059f27fad41