ActionAidcalls for investigation into governments' use of public funds for campaign.

A Non‑Governmental Organisation, ActionAid Nigeria, has demanded the immediate impeachment of any state governor who is found to have used public funds for political campaign activities, amid growing concerns about alleged large‑scale mobilisation of resources ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The organisation said it is alarmed by reports circulating in the public domain that suggest some incumbent governors may have contributed or mobilised substantial sums of money for political campaigns and for consolidating political power.

It noted that these allegations have generated nationwide concern and raised urgent questions regarding the source of the funds.

ActionAid Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, said in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday that the situation is unacceptable, warning against the diversion of public resources for political purposes.

Mamedu stated, “It is appalling that at a time when Nigeria is drowning in debt, workers are struggling with the rising cost of living, public hospitals are underfunded, schools are collapsing, insecurity is spreading, and millions of Nigerians are battling hunger and extreme economic hardship, that any suggestion that public resources are being diverted or deployed for political campaigns.

“It is outrageous, reckless, immoral, and completely unacceptable. Let it be clearly stated that governors are not elected to convert state resources into political war chests.

“Nigerians did not vote for public office holders to use taxpayer funds, state allocations, public procurement systems, security votes, government assets, or state institutions to fund political ambitions and electoral calculations.”

He demanded full transparency from those allegedly linked to the reports.

“ActionAid Nigeria, therefore, demands an immediate public explanation from all governors and political actors allegedly linked to these reports.

“Nigerians deserve to know whether these funds came from legitimate private political fundraising or whether state resources were directly or indirectly used, leveraged, diverted, coordinated, or disguised for political purposes.

“If these funds did not come from public resources, then those involved must come out publicly and transparently state so,” he added.

The organisation called on anti‑corruption agencies and state legislatures to open investigations into the allegations.

It urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, and State Houses of Assembly to immediately commence a comprehensive probe.

“This is a matter of public interest, democratic integrity, accountability, and the protection of public resources belonging to millions of Nigerians,” the statement said.

Mamedu further called for strong consequences for any official found culpable.

He stated, “ActionAid Nigeria calls for the immediate commencement of impeachment proceedings against any governor found guilty of using state resources for partisan political purposes.

“Any governor