欧洲联盟支持尼日利亚民主治理（EU-SDGN）选举观察中心周三表示，尼日利亚两个州最近的州长选举期间出现买票行为，引发了对2027年全国大选可信度的担忧。有选民据称收到最高5万奈拉（约合35美元）以换取他们的选票。
Vote-buying during recent governorship elections in two Nigerian states has raised concerns about the credibility of the 2027 general elections, with voters reportedly receiving up to 50,000 naira ($35) in exchange for their votes, an election observation group said Wednesday.
该中心表示，在6月20日埃基蒂州州长选举和8月15日奥孙州选举期间，买票行为十分普遍。
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Election Observation Hub said vote trading was widespread during the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State and the Aug. 15 poll in Osun State.
前尼日利亚独立国家选举委员会（INEC）主席马赫穆德·亚库布的首席技术顾问博拉德·埃因拉在阿布贾公布了该组织的调查结果。他表示，买票行为日益有组织化，威胁到选民的选择自由和选举的公正性。
Bolade Eyinla, chief technical adviser to former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman Mahmood Yakubu, presented the group's findings in Abuja. He said vote-buying had become increasingly organized, threatening voters' freedom of choice and the integrity of elections.
根据报告，在埃基蒂州记录的84起经核实的事件中，有77%涉及买票，而政党代理人被认定为至少90%案件中的关键行为者。在奥孙州，该组织也记录了广泛的买票行为，据称付款金额在1万至5万奈拉之间（约合7.50至38美元）。
According to the report, 77% of 84 verified incidents recorded in Ekiti involved vote trading, while party agents were identified as key actors in at least 90% of the cases. In Osun, the group also documented widespread vote trading, with payments reportedly ranging from 10,000 to 50,000 naira ($7.50 to $38).
欧盟表示担忧，目前尚未有与这些记录事件相关的逮捕、调查或起诉被报道，警告这种明显的问责缺失可能鼓励更多选举违规行为。
EU expressed concern that no arrests, investigations or prosecutions had been reported in connection with the documented incidents, warning that the apparent lack of accountability could encourage additional electoral offences.
这些调查结果发布之际，尼日利亚正在为2027年全国大选做准备，这增加了对选举当局、安全部门和政党的压力，要求他们应对买票问题并加强保障措施以确保选举的可信度。
The findings come as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, increasing pressure on electoral authorities, security agencies and political parties to address vote-buying and strengthen safeguards for credible polls.
观察中心呼吁加强选举法律的执行力度，并在结果管理中实现更大透明度，包括在选区层面公布选举结果。它还敦促相关当局确保涉及买票的人员接受调查并面临起诉。
The observation hub urged stronger enforcement of electoral laws and greater transparency in results management, including the publication of election results at the ward level. It also urged relevant authorities to ensure that those involved in vote-buying were investigated and prosecuted.
该组织由尼日利亚民间社会组织组成，在两个州的选举期间部署了超过1400名公民观察员。
The group, which comprises Nigerian civil society organizations, deployed more than 1,400 citizen observers in the two states during the elections.
它还赞扬了尼日利亚独立选举委员会在选举管理方面的表现，包括投票及时开始以及官方结果与独立评估之间的高度一致。
It also commended the INEC for aspects of election administration, including timely commencement of voting and the close alignment between official results and independent assessments.
报告称，这两个州选举的经验应为大选的准备提供参考，以保护投票秘密、加强问责制并维护选民自由选择领导人的权利。
The report said lessons from the two state elections should inform preparations for the general elections to protect ballot secrecy, strengthen accountability and preserve voters' freedom to choose their leaders.