Wike Defends Councillor Payout

AbujaCouncillors who deliver wards to Tinubu get N10 million.

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory minister, announced the offer Monday at a town hall in Kwali.

Wike says it is a reward, and defines vote-buying as paying someone to vote for a specific candidate.

Nigeria votes in 2027, and the payment hinges on councillors delivering their wards to President Bola Tinubu.

How each outlet framed it

Premium Times Nigeria: defends the N10 million councillor reward by comparing it to Musk's US mobilisation and to a child's first-class reward