Isaac Fayose, a popular businessman and social commentator, has sparked debate online after making charges regarding Nigeria’s voting process and the Independent National voting Commission (INEC).

In a video circulating on social media, Fayose said that elections can no longer bring about political change in the country, stating that voter cards left unclaimed by their owners are being utilised for political gain.

“No party can win election in Nigeria. I repeat, no party, no election can change this government. Look at what they’ve done in Ekiti. They said people that didn’t collect their voters’ cards are only 30,000. They were more than that, they are over 400,000,” he stated.

The social critic further claimed that unclaimed voter cards were given over for use by non-indigenous people who were supposedly paid to participate in the electoral process.

According to him, places where the cards are reportedly being distributed have shown remarkable rises in voting strength, whilst conventional voting strongholds have declined.

“They are now sharing the cards to non-indigenes and giving them ₦20,000 to go and vote. Cards that are supposed to be in the custody of INEC. So you can see why Boko Haram, banditry and kidnapping keep growing in our country because good people that are meant to change our fortune are being rigged out.

“Nigeria no fit good. Election cannot change government in this country, I swear to God. Omo, the country is gone. INEC, shame on you,” he added.

His words elicited varied reactions online, with some Nigerians expressing alarm about the charges and others demanding evidence to back up the assertions.

As of the time of this publication, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had not officially replied to Isaac Fayose’s charges.