Atiku challenges Tinubu over $5bn loan, demands answers on how borrowed funds are spent

BusinessDay | 24-08-2026 02:43pm |

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu's administration to disclose how it plans to deploy a $5 billion loan. Atiku demanded answers on how the borrowed funds will be spent, calling for transparency in the management of public finances. He raised concerns about the potential impact of the loan on Nigeria's debt burden and economic stability. The statement adds to ongoing political debates over fiscal policy and government borrowing.

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