Atiku Abubakar Demands Names in Tinubu Bribery Allegations

Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president of Nigeria, has publicly challenged President Bola Tinubu to identify the ministers and appointees allegedly involved in bribery for their positions. Atiku's demand follows comments made by Hassan, a spokesperson for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, who claimed that some ministers paid billions of naira to secure their appointments.

Atiku referenced these allegations in a post, questioning who received the money and emphasizing that Nigerians deserve transparency. He also criticized the Tinubu administration for its management of the economy, particularly the rising cost of living, attributing it to the government's decisions and the withholding of funds from ministries.

Hassan's remarks, made during an interview on Arise News, suggested that the practice of paying for appointments is not exclusive to the APC and has been a longstanding issue in Nigerian politics. Atiku's challenge has intensified scrutiny on these allegations as political parties gear up for the 2027 general election.