Atiku Abubakar Demands Transparency on NNPC's ₦11.2 Trillion

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate, has demanded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu open the books of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding ₦11.2 trillion owed by the Federation for various costs, including the protection of oil and gas assets. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku insisted that Nigerians deserve clarity on how much of this amount was allocated for pipeline security and who benefitted from these funds.

He highlighted the stark contrast between the ₦11.2 trillion recorded by NNPC in 2025 and the ₦3.1 trillion allocated to the Ministry of Defence, criticizing the administration's priorities. Atiku also raised concerns about the relationship between government contractors and Tinubu's re-election campaign, specifically mentioning Tantita's pipeline security contract and the lack of transparency in contract awards.

He urged the government to provide detailed documentation regarding these expenditures.