Atiku urges Tinubu to apologise and step down over PFIPC controversy
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to apologise to Nigerians and resign amid the ongoing PFIPC scandal. The controversy involves conflicting statements from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Central Bank of Nigeria regarding the opening of bank accounts linked to the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council. Atiku Abubakar criticised the administration’s handling of the situation, highlighting a crisis of credibility. He insisted that an independent investigation is needed to restore public confidence.
What we know
- Atiku Abubakar demanded that President Bola Tinubu apologise and resign over the PFIPC scandal.
- The Office of the Accountant-General and the Central Bank of Nigeria gave conflicting accounts about the opening of PFIPC-linked bank accounts.
- Atiku Abubakar said the administration faces a credibility challenge due to the contradictory statements from key financial authorities.
- He urged the National Assembly to summon both the Accountant-General and the CBN Governor to clarify the issue.
- Atiku Abubakar insisted that only an independent investigation or the President’s resignation can restore public trust.
