Atiku Demands Accountability from Tinubu on Ebola Response

Atiku, through Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, criticized the Nigerian government for its response to the Ebola outbreak, particularly after the first confirmed case in Abuja. He emphasized that the outbreak should not be used to discourage Nigerians from voting.

Atiku demanded accountability from President Bola Tinubu regarding the ₦10 billion announced for emergency funding in June, questioning the actual disbursement and the effectiveness of the response. He highlighted a timeline where the patient arrived in Nigeria on October 5, developed symptoms by October 7, and sought care on October 11, with the government confirming the case only on October 20.

During this period, 44 close contacts were unmonitored, raising concerns about preparedness and health worker safety. Atiku called for a detailed disclosure of the government's actions and criticized the reliance on political appointees over medical experts in managing the crisis.