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PRESS STATEMENT BY THE OBIDIENT MOVEMENT WIKE IS NOT ABOVE THE LAW WHO AUTHORIZED THE ₦10 MILLION ELECTORAL REWARD PROMISE, AND WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO FORMAL INVESTIGATION? GLOBAL OBIDIENT MOVEMENT DEMANDS IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO FCT MINISTER'S FINANCIAL PROMISE TO DELIVER ELECTORAL WARDS FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU. ABUJA, NIGERIA NOVEMBER 12, 2026 The Global Obidient Movement demands an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into the reported promise by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to pay ₦10 million to every councillor who successfully delivers his ward for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. On November 9, 2026, Wike reportedly declared: "Any councillor that delivers his ward will get N10 million reward." This is an extraordinary financial commitment, expressly tied to securing a predetermined electoral outcome for a named presidential candidate. Wike has subsequently defended the promise as a reward for political mobilisation rather than vote-buying. We acknowledge that explanation. However, neither his personal interpretation nor his party's endorsement constitutes a legal determination. The law must examine the substance of the arrangement, not merely the description given to it. WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY? Section 125(1)(a) of the Electoral Act 2026 criminalises the corrupt making of a gift, offer or promise intended to induce someone to procure or endeavour to procure the return of a candidate to elective office or the vote of an elector. Section 125(3) recognises legitimate, bona fide electoral expenses. However, this does not automatically exempt every financial reward described as political mobilisation. Section 125(5) provides for liability for conspiring, aiding or abetting electoral offences. Furthermore, Section 148(2) provides that prosecution under the Act shall be undertaken by INEC legal officers or a legal practitioner appointed by the Commission. The critical question is whether Wike's particular financial arrangement constitutes legitimate political mobilisation or a corrupt electoral inducement prohibited by law. We are not pronouncing guilt. We are demanding an investigation. THE QUESTIONS NIGERIANS DESERVE ANSWERS TO WHO IS FINANCING THE ₦10 MILLION PAYMENTS? Is the money coming from Wike personally, the Rainbow Coalition, private financiers or public resources? WHAT EXACTLY IS BEING REWARDED? Is payment for legitimate political activities or is it conditional upon producing a predetermined electoral result? WHO AUTHORIZED THE ARRANGEMENT? What is its legal basis, and has INEC examined its implications under Section 125? ARE PUBLIC RESOURCES INVOLVED? If government funds, facilities or other public resources are implicated, who authorized their use for partisan political purposes? These are legitimate questions in a constitutional democracy. They cannot be dismissed as political criticism. OUR DEMANDS The Global Obidient Movement demands: 1. IMMEDIATE POLICE INVESTIGATION. The Inspector-General of Police and other competent authorities must formally invite Wike and investigate the circumstances, funding and conditions attached to the announcement. 2. IMMEDIATE INEC INTERVENTION. INEC must examine the arrangement under Section 125 of the Electoral Act and discharge its statutory responsibilities, including prosecution where the evidence warrants it, in accordance with Section 148(2). 3. FINANCIAL INVESTIGATION. The EFCC and ICPC must examine any matters falling within their respective jurisdictions, particularly where evidence suggests financial impropriety or the possible misuse of public resources. 4. PROSECUTION WHERE THE EVIDENCE JUSTIFIES IT. If the investigation establishes the requisite grounds for criminal proceedings, the law must take its course. Political office must never confer immunity from accountability.