The ruling All Progressives Congress has dismissed as baseless claims by Atiku Abubakar that the N12.8 trillion Service-Wide Vote in the 2026 Appropriation Act is a slush fund for President Tinubu’s re-election.
Atiku’s media office fired back, accusing the APC of failing to explain the massive allocation and of having a guilty conscience.
The former vice president’s camp demanded a breakdown of the fund, calling it a cover for corruption.
The APC insisted the vote is standard practice for contingencies and national security. The controversy has reignited debate over transparency in federal budgeting, with civil society groups calling for an independent audit of the fund.
