Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of diverting public funds for campaigns.
In a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was colluding with state governors to divert public resources into accounts allegedly earmarked for the president’s 2027 re-election campaign.
The former vice president stated that funds that should have been used for governance and public welfare were being redirected into “dedicated accounts” for political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
He lamented that the development was worsening the economic hardship, insecurity, and poverty across the country, stressing that citizens are bearing the consequences of the mismanagement of national resources.
According to him, the alleged diversion of funds explains both the deepening economic crisis and growing tensions within the ranks of APC governors.
Atiku said, “The Tinubu-led APC administration is in cahoots with APC governors to divert your resources to dedicated accounts for Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign.”
He further suggested that disagreements within the Progressive Governors’ Forum were linked to disputes over access to and management of the alleged diverted funds.
Atiku also warned that citizens would ultimately be responsible if they “reward” the ruling party with another term in office despite current economic realities.