The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to account for the reported ₦15.8tn saved from fuel subsidy removal and more than $100bn in borrowings.
Obi said Nigerians deserved a detailed explanation of how the resources generated through subsidy removal, increased government revenue and taxation had been spent.
In an open letter titled, “Good Day, Mr President: Nigerians Deserve Accountability”, the former Anambra State governor urged Tinubu to use his visit to Akwa Ibom State to address concerns over public spending.
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He called for measurable evidence of how the funds had improved living conditions, demanding figures on the number of Nigerians lifted out of poverty, out-of-school children returned to classrooms and functional primary healthcare centres established.
Obi also questioned the administration’s performance in the power sector, recalling Tinubu’s pledge that Nigerians should not vote for him if he failed to improve electricity supply.
On security, the NDC candidate asked the government to explain its efforts to tackle terrorism and insecurity across the country.
He argued that increased government revenue and borrowing should produce visible improvements in public services and the welfare of citizens.
“Nigerians deserve answers. They deserve to know what has been done with the resources entrusted to your government,” Obi said.
The former governor also congratulated Tinubu on spending a night in a state outside Lagos and Abuja, expressing hope that the President would visit more parts of the country and engage directly with Nigerians.
Obi said the Nigeria he envisaged must be built on accountability, transparency and measurable results from public spending.
He ended the letter by restating his position that a new Nigeria was possible.
The challenge comes amid growing political debate over the management of subsidy savings, rising public debt and the impact of the Federal Government’s economic reforms ahead of the 2027 general election.
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