Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute him if it has evidence linking him to the alleged $16 billion power-sector expenditure during his time in government.
Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, said the allegations had been repeatedly raised over the years without resulting in his prosecution.
He maintained that although he chaired the National Council on Privatisation as Vice President, he did not preside over the implementation of the power projects, which he said was handled by the responsible minister.
“Investigate me. Invite me. Produce the evidence. Prosecute me if you have a case. But propaganda cannot substitute for evidence.”
Atiku also accused the Tinubu administration of reviving old allegations to divert attention from questions surrounding the use of revenues generated following the removal of the petrol subsidy.
He challenged the government to account for the resources generated since the subsidy removal, asking: “Where is the people’s money?”
The former Vice President's comments come amid an intensifying political exchange between the opposition and the Federal Government ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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