Atiku faults Tinubu over Almajiri commission budget, PFIPC scandal

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of a pattern of budget manipulation and abuse of public funds. Abubakar specifically pointed to revelations that billions of naira intended for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education were allegedly earmarked for road construction projects.

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Since when did the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education become a road construction agency?

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Abubakar questioned the rationale behind diverting funds meant for an education agency to infrastructure projects, especially when millions of Nigerian children remain out of school. He described the move as a "cruel betrayal" and a tactic to hide questionable projects in agencies with minimal public scrutiny.

Furthermore, Abubakar linked the budget controversy to allegations surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). He criticized the presidency's response to claims that senior government officials demanded billions of naira in connection with the PFIPC, arguing that mere denials were insufficient. Abubakar questioned why an individual allegedly involved in the controversy had not been arraigned and was reportedly still operating freely.

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This is the height of irresponsibility. It is the height of impunity. Indeed, it is the height of evil.

He insisted that President Tinubu could not distance himself from these issues, implying a lack of oversight or complicity within the government. The former vice president's statement highlights significant concerns about financial transparency and accountability in Nigeria's public spending.

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If Prince Adeyemi is indeed the fraudster that government spokespersons now portray him to be, why has he not been arraigned before a competent court of law since he was first invited for questioning late last year?