In a shocking revelation that could reshape perceptions of political financing in Nigeria, Senator Ishaku Abbo has disclosed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar invested a staggering ₦1.6 billion to ensure the election of Ahmadu Fintiri as governor of Adamawa State in 2019.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Abbo, a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made these claims during a recent press conference, asserting that Atiku’s financial support extended into the 2023 elections as well.
Senator Abbo, who represents Adamawa North, stated, “I am a witness to Atiku’s massive financial investment in Fintiri’s elections in 2019, running to over ₦1.6 billion on election day duties alone.” He further alleged that the funds were distributed at the residence of Honorable Abdullahi Prambe in Yola, where numerous witnesses can attest to the claims. “Some individuals even sent me videos yesterday corroborating this,” he added, although he expressed uncertainty about how they obtained the footage.
I am a witness to Atiku’s massive financial investment in Fintiri’s elections in 2019, running to over ₦1.6 billion on election day duties alone
In his testimony, Abbo detailed that Atiku also provided ₦30 million in pocket money to each PDP senatorial candidate during the 2019 elections, a fund which was reportedly channeled through Fintiri. “Election is a very capital-intensive and money-gulping venture. You cannot, I mean you can NEVER unseat or remove a sitting Governor without so much money and people’s goodwill,” he emphasized.
Senator Abbo’s statements suggest that Atiku Abubakar played a pivotal role in not only Fintiri’s success in 2019 but also in the subsequent political landscape, where he stood firmly against rival candidate Aisha Binani in the 2023 elections. “Atiku funded 99.9% of Fintiri’s elections in 2019 and stood by him solidly in the 2023 fight with Binani,” Abbo declared.
Atiku funded 99.9% of Fintiri’s elections in 2019 and stood by him solidly in the 2023 fight with Binani
In closing, Senator Abbo clarified that his intention was not to disparage any individual but rather to address what he described as the “wrongs of the near past.” The implications of these allegations could stir further discussions on the influence of money in Nigerian politics and the ethics surrounding electoral funding.
As the political landscape remains charged, stakeholders and citizens alike will be watching closely for any repercussions stemming from these claims.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
