EFCC arrests 20 over alleged vote buying in FCT council elections

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 20 individuals over alleged electoral offences during the just-concluded local government elections in the Federal Capital Territory.

The arrests were made on Saturday, February 21, 2026, across several area councils in the FCT. According to the commission, the suspects were apprehended for offences including vote buying, vote selling, and obstruction of electoral officials.

The anti-graft commission disclosed in a post via its X account on Sunday that a total of N17,218,700 was allegedly involved in the illicit activities.

The EFCC also said one of the suspects was found with N13.5 million in a vehicle parked near a polling unit in Kwali Area Council.

According to the EFCC, arrests were also recorded in other councils, with two suspects picked up in Abaji, nine in Gwagwalada, four in Kuje, and four in Kwali.

The anti-graft agency stated that the suspects will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.