Atiku Demands Accountability Over ₦10bn Ebola Preparedness Fund, Questions Tinubu Government

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to account for the ₦10 billion reportedly approved for Ebola preparedness, following reports of a confirmed case in Abuja.

The Press Nigeria reports that Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential flag bearer, raised the concerns in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu.

Atiku argued that the reported case had raised questions about the Federal Government’s preparedness, disease surveillance and protection of healthcare workers.

“Ebola is a grave public health threat. Nigerians deserve urgent action, competent leadership and the truth. Instead, the first confirmed case in Abuja has exposed unanswered questions about preparedness, surveillance and the protection of health workers. Tinubu must account for the ₦10 billion he said would be released immediately in June,” he said.

The former vice president demanded that the government publish details of the funds, including the amount actually disbursed, payment dates, contracts awarded, beneficiaries and items delivered.

He also called on