Nigeria’s democracy threatened by financial influence — Analyst warns

Dailynigerian | 01-06-2026 06:18am |

George Humphrey, a public affairs analyst, has raised concerns about the growing influence of financial resources in Nigeria's political landscape. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, he noted that this trend is deterring qualified individuals from pursuing elective positions and undermining public trust in democratic institutions. Humphrey emphasized that the political environment in Nigeria is increasingly shaped by monetary considerations, which poses a significant threat to the integrity of the nation's democracy.

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