Cleric Claims APC Allocates ₦500bn for 2027 Election Support

Sheikh Sunusi Khalil, a prominent northern cleric, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set aside ₦500 billion to mobilize support for the upcoming 2027 presidential election. This claim was made in a video that has circulated widely on social media, where Khalil accused the party of planning to channel substantial funds to religious and traditional leaders in northern Nigeria to influence political support during the electoral cycle.

Despite the serious nature of these allegations, Khalil declined to participate in any such plans, cautioning against the approach of using this budget for political gain. The cleric's statements have ignited a heated online debate, particularly given the current economic hardships in Nigeria, characterized by rising inflation and high living costs.

Critics have expressed concerns about the implications of such claims on Nigeria's democratic integrity. However, the APC has not officially responded to the allegations, and the proposed 2026 federal budget does not publicly list any allocation that matches the ₦500 billion figure mentioned by Khalil.