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IBBN campaigns against vote-buying ahead of FCT elections
The Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN) has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to reject vote-buying as the territory prepares for its forthcoming elections in 24 days.
The FCT Coordinator of IBBN, Bishop Dr. Emmanuel Afolabi, made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a novelty football match organised by the group to promote youth unity and raise awareness about its mission.
The match, played at the Gwako Mini Stadium, was contested between Desert Warriors FC of Gwako and Super Tiger FC of Giri, with Super Tiger FC emerging winners by 4-3 .
Afolabi said the event was part of IBBN’s nationwide campaign against vote-buying, describing the practice as a major threat to credible elections and good governance.
“We are campaigning against vote-buying, and we urge everyone to join us.
“It is a destructive practice that has hindered our progress for too long and continues to deny citizens their right to freely choose their leaders,” he said.
He disclosed that over 600 recruitment forms were distributed at the event to interested youths and community members, noting that IBBN would continue similar engagements across the country.
According to him, the organisation is a social movement committed to promoting good governance and national unity, and not a political party and IBBN plans to continue its anti-vote-buying campaign nationwide..
Afolabi also presented balls to both teams on behalf of the International President of IBBN, Prophet (Amb.) Isa El-Buba.
He added that similar novelty matches had been held in other states, with plans underway to extend the campaign to more communities as part of efforts to mobilise youths and strengthen civic consciousness ahead of the elections.
Vote-buying is a major concern in Nigeria’s upcoming elections, with the Senate proposing a 10-year election ban and a N5 million fine for offenders.
NAN also reports that the National Assembly is reviewing the Electoral Act to strengthen electoral laws and prevent vote-buying.
The reforms also propose electronically generated voter identification with QR codes, mandatory electronic transmission of results, and standardized delegate selection in party primaries.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has also urged lawmakers to ban large cash transactions at polling units to curb vote-buying.
As for the FCT Area Council elections , they are scheduled for Feb. 21, the INEC has lifted the campaign ban and Political parties are now allowed to campaign publicly until Feb. 19.
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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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