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LAGOS, October 22, 2026 — Babatunde O. Gbadamosi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State, has warned Nigerians against selling their votes for ₦2,000, arguing that the long-term cost of such a decision could far outweigh the immediate financial benefit.
Gbadamosi made the remarks in a statement addressed to Lagos residents ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, urging voters to consider the long-term implications of their electoral choices rather than accept short-term financial inducements. The Whistler reported the statement on October 19, 2026.
According to the politician, a person spending ₦2,000 on each meal would require approximately ₦6,000 daily to afford three meals. Over four years, this would amount to about ₦8.76 million, assuming a constant meal cost and 365 days per year.
Gbadamosi used the calculation to illustrate his argument that voters should place greater emphasis on the policies and performance of candidates seeking public office.
Proposals for Lagos State
The ADC deputy governorship candidate also outlined proposals he said could improve residents’ living standards if his party were elected.
Among the proposals were converting organic waste into biogas for electricity generation, recycling inorganic waste into building materials, and using by-products from waste processing to support agricultural production.
He also pledged free and quality education up to university level for children of Lagos taxpayers, expanded healthcare access for children and older residents, and the construction of at least 100,000 affordable homes over four years.
On transportation, Gbadamosi proposed reducing average commuting time by at least 50 per cent within the first 18 months of the proposed administration, alongside measures to lower public transport costs. He also promised improved welfare and working conditions for security personnel in the state.
Vote-buying and electoral accountability
Gbadamosi’s remarks come amid broader concerns about vote-buying ahead of the 2027 elections. In a separate report published on October 14, the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub raised concerns about vote trading during recent governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states.
The issue has also featured in public calls for voters to reject electoral inducements. Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation reported on October 15 that the government, the National Orientation Agency and the Independent National Electoral Commission had urged citizens to reject vote-buying, voter apathy and electoral violence.
Gbadamosi’s message is that voters should assess candidates based on their proposed policies and their potential to improve public services and living conditions, rather than exchange their votes for immediate payments.
The central question for voters remains whether candidates can translate their campaign promises into measurable improvements in employment, food affordability, electricity, education, healthcare, housing and transportation.
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