Atiku Abubakar criticizes the Bola Tinubu administration’s cash transfer programme, questioning reported payments of about N33.75 billion to vulnerable households. In his comments, Atiku challenges the administration’s handling of the scheme and raises concerns about the documentation and verification of the payments.
Multiple outlets report Atiku’s claim that about 3.29 million vulnerable households received the transfers. Legit.ng and Daily Post Nigeria both attribute the remarks to a statement issued through Atiku’s team, quoting allegations related to audit findings and missing or incomplete records. Atiku also refers to what he calls the government’s “audio palliative” approach, portraying it as inadequate.
Across the coverage, the central differences are limited, with both outlets focusing on Atiku’s criticism and the figures associated with the programme. Neither report provides a detailed response from the Tinubu administration within the provided excerpts. The reporting centers on Atiku’s allegations rather than confirmed outcomes from the cash transfer audit process.
