Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Tinubu administration of concealing a staggering N12.8 trillion under the Service-Wide Vote in the 2026 federal budget.
Describing the allocation as a major threat to transparency and fiscal accountability, Atiku challenged President Tinubu to come clean on how the funds will be spent.
The former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress warned that such obscurity in public finance undermines trust and opens the door to massive corruption.
Nigerians are already grappling with soaring inflation and a collapsing naira, and many are asking why such a huge sum is hidden from scrutiny.
Atiku’s revelation has sparked demands from civil society groups for a detailed breakdown of the budget. The government is yet to officially respond to the allegations, but pressure is mounting for an explanation.
