Atiku Abubakar Demands Accountability for Ebola Fund

Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called for explanations from the Federal Government regarding the ₦10 billion Ebola emergency preparedness fund announced by President Bola Tinubu on 9 June. This demand follows the confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja.

Atiku criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for not addressing the fund's status, stating that the money must be accounted for. Dele Alake, spokesman for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, claimed the funds had not been utilized and accused Atiku of disrespecting the presidency by referring to Tinubu by his first name.

In a statement from Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC, Atiku emphasized the need for transparency regarding the fund's release, questioning whether it was ever released and demanding publication of relevant documents. He also raised concerns about the timeline of the Ebola case and the government's response.