Kenneth Okonkwo Accuses Tinubu of Vote Buying Scheme

Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has raised concerns regarding President Bola Tinubu's proposal to secure a loan amounting to ₦30.2 trillion, which includes $20.5 billion and €1.04 billion. During an interview on News Central Television, Okonkwo described the loan bid as a scheme for vote buying, particularly as it comes close to the 2027 general elections.

He criticized the decision to borrow such a large sum, suggesting that the advice must have originated from an irrational source. Okonkwo emphasized that the loan is not intended for national development but rather to manipulate the electoral process.

He declared that the upcoming elections would be a critical moment for Nigeria, stating, “In 2027, it is either Tinubu goes, or Nigeria goes, but both of them cannot go together.”.