- Isaac Fayose’s remarks suggesting that vote-selling is more common in south-western Nigeria have sparked widespread debate online, with many users disputing the claim and claiming electoral malpractices are present in all regions.
- Fayose stated that Igbo voters can participate in business negotiations but usually do not sell their votes for small amounts like ₦15,000, adding that vote buying has affected election results in some parts of Lagos State.
Social media reactions followed Isaac Fayose’s comments regarding alleged vote-selling patterns in Nigeria, after he claimed that Igbo people do not usually sell their votes, suggesting that the practice is more common in the South-West region.
Fayose stated that Igbo voters can participate in business negotiations but usually do not sell their votes for small amounts like ₦15,000, adding that vote buying has affected election results in some parts of Lagos State.
His remarks quickly drew backlash and counterarguments online, with many users disputing the claim and arguing that vote-buying is a nationwide problem that cuts across ethnic and regional lines.
Some reactions collected online include:
@Call_Me_Bastian
“He is partially correct. But I have seen Igbo men sell their votes for as much as 5k. The situation is not like in the west anyway.”
@HONEYEDCROWN
“Isaac Fayose is very angry… Are these Nyamiris also Yoruba? 👇”
@Or2kBrnBox
“Dey play phone sales no egbon Isaac tribe.”
@CUdeachara
“Shut up, Enugu by-election which one will he win? Nor be APC? So understand that anyone can vote for any party, not by selling votes, ok, stupid head.”
@Sobayo_AJQ
“Some Igbo people are selling their vote, but they are mostly old people, not young people, and they will not come online to flaunt it.”
@certifypsalm
“Dey play, selling votes ain’t no tribe.”
@Amosbryan005
“I am Igbo and I can tell you this is a lie unless it has stopped. Vote buying is happening everywhere in Nigeria, it is part of the electoral culture in the country.”
@LaFlareiscrazy
“This useless Yoruba boy…he is very stupid…”
@BensonNbl54
“I still remember, thank God I’m not Ibo, he tries to console them and mock them at the same time.”
