₦25 Billion To Become Governor?!” – Ali Baba Exposes The Sh*king Price Tags Of Nigerian Politics
Veteran Nigerian comedian and social commentator, Ali Baba, has pulled back the curtain on the staggering financial cost of entering politics in Nigeria, revealing what many have long suspected — that politics in the country has become a money game, driven by capital and corruption.
Speaking on the popular “Outside The Box” podcast, Ali Baba didn’t mince words as he shared insider knowledge about the price tags associated with running for various political offices in Nigeria.
“To win a senatorial seat, you need between ₦1 billion and ₦1.2 billion… for House of Representatives, it’s about ₦1 billion. State Assemblies go for ₦500 million, and governorship? Depending on the state, it ranges from ₦4 billion to ₦25 billion,” he disclosed.
🏛️ Why It Matters
Ali Baba — not just a comedian, but a respected voice who has rubbed shoulders with Nigeria’s political and business elite — described Nigerian politics as a capital-intensive project, warning that this is the core engine of corruption in government.
According to him, because politicians invest heavily to win elections, they focus more on recovering their “investments” rather than governing effectively or improving the lives of citizens.
“They don’t care about education or healthcare unless it’s a project that gives them money back. Every action is politically calculated,” he added.
🧠 The Bigger Picture
What Ali Baba highlighted isn’t new — but hearing it spelled out with actual figures adds a stark layer of reality. When politics becomes a business, public service becomes profit-driven. And when the cost of contesting is this high, only the wealthy or the well-sponsored get a seat at the table.
It also explains the:
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Lack of youth participation in politics
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High levels of vote-buying and election rigging
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Urgency for looting once elected
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🗣️ Final Thoughts
Ali Baba’s revelations underscore a painful truth: Nigerian democracy is being held hostage by money. As the country celebrates over two decades of civilian rule, questions must be asked — who truly represents the people when seats are bought for billions?
It’s time we shift the narrative from “who can pay” to “who can serve.”