Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar challenges President Bola Tinubu’s government to account for ₦10 billion approved for Ebola preparedness after Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja.
Across the outlets, Atiku’s core contention is that the outbreak exposes gaps in preparedness, including surveillance and the protection of health workers. He calls for the government to publish details of disbursement—such as amounts, dates, contracts, recipients, and delivered items—and stresses that a press statement should not substitute for an audit.
Several reports also highlight the timeline around the Abuja case. Outlets cite concerns about a delay between when the patient sought care and when the government publicly confirmed the case, raising questions about monitoring of close contacts and the adequacy of protective equipment for private health workers. Beyond the preparedness issue, Atiku warns that the outbreak should not be used to discourage political campaigning or voting.
