Atiku Challenges Tinubu Over $20 Billion Loan Plans

Atiku, through Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, criticized President Bola Tinubu for allegedly planning to secure a $20 billion loan connected to coastal highway payments. Atiku questioned the government's handling of the project, which he claims has undergone significant changes, including alterations to the route.

He demanded transparency regarding the original studies and revised designs, emphasizing that the public should be informed about any changes to the contract and payments made. Atiku expressed concern over intelligence suggesting that legislators are being pressured to approve the loan request without proper scrutiny.

He called for immediate public answers regarding the proposed loan, its intended use, and the specifics of the contract with Hitech Construction Company. Atiku's statements reflect a broader critique of Tinubu's governance style, which he claims involves grand announcements followed by unfulfilled promises.