Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown a fresh challenge at President Bola Tinubu, demanding a public explanation for the $20 billion in projects allegedly awarded to companies linked to Lebanese-Nigerian businessman Gilbert Chagoury.
Atiku’s call raises serious questions about transparency in the award of major government contracts and the influence of private individuals in public infrastructure spending.
The former VP insists Nigerians deserve to know how these deals were procured and at what cost, especially at a time when the country is grappling with economic hardship and mounting debt.
He argues that the lack of clarity around such massive expenditures undermines public trust in the administration’s commitment to fighting corruption.
Atiku’s statement has ignited fresh political debate, with opposition figures echoing his demand for accountability.
The presidency has yet to issue an official response, but the pressure is mounting for the government to provide a clear breakdown of the projects and the processes that led to their approval.
Many Nigerians are watching closely, hoping for answers that will either vindicate or indict the current administration’s handling of public funds.
