Political candidates and parties struggle to compete fairly when wealthy opponents use unlimited money to dominate elections

In Nigeria and similar democracies, candidates from less wealthy backgrounds cannot compete effectively against money-driven opponents who use financial resources to buy votes, control media narratives, and influence electoral outcomes. Current campaign finance regulations are either non-existent, poorly enforced, or easily circumvented, leaving ordinary citizens and reform-minded candidates powerless against plutocratic politics that undermines democratic principles.