Mohamed Garba
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has thrown down the gauntlet, daring former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to provide concrete evidence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu allegedly offering a ₦50 million bribe to opposition figures.
The challenge comes in response to Atiku’s recent claims that the Tinubu-led administration has been secretly funding and influencing opposition parties to weaken democratic institutions. According to the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), certain opposition members have received monetary inducements, with ₦50 million reportedly distributed to key figures to align with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, APGA has strongly refuted the allegations, demanding that Atiku present verifiable proof instead of making unsubstantiated claims. Speaking on the matter, APGA’s National Chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa, dismissed the accusations as baseless political propaganda aimed at discrediting opposition parties.
“Atiku Abubakar must provide evidence to back up his claims. If he has any proof that APGA or any other opposition figure received ₦50 million from Tinubu, he should present it to Nigerians,” Ezeokenwa stated.
He further asserted that APGA remains committed to its independent political ideology and will not be swayed by any financial incentives from any administration.
Atiku’s allegations have stirred political tensions, with many observers questioning the impact of such claims on Nigeria’s fragile opposition unity. While PDP leaders have rallied behind Atiku’s assertions, ruling party officials have dismissed the allegations as a desperate attempt to remain relevant in national politics.
As the controversy unfolds, Nigerians are closely watching to see if Atiku will produce any credible evidence to substantiate his bribery claims or if the matter will fade away as another chapter in the country’s high-stakes political battles.
With the 2027 elections on the horizon, political maneuvering is expected to intensify, and accusations of financial inducements may become a recurring theme. For now, APGA’s challenge to Atiku stands—will he respond with proof, or will the claims remain unverified?