Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi accuses President Bola Tinubu’s administration of “grand corruption” after claims of ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 expenditure that is not reflected in the national budget. Both outlets report that Obi made the allegation in a public statement, including a post on social media, pointing to what he describes as an International Monetary Fund (IMF) consultation report as the basis for the figure. In his remarks, Obi frames the issue as a major threat to the country and argues that the administration’s handling of public finances is inconsistent with approved budgeting processes. The reports present the claim as an allegation made by Obi; they do not include a response from the Tinubu government or an independent verification of the spending amount or the interpretation of the cited IMF material. Overall, the coverage focuses on Obi’s contention that substantial expenditures are occurring outside the budget framework, using the ₦8.83 trillion figure as the central evidence.