Dare Babalola
Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of colluding with state governors to divert public resources into accounts allegedly earmarked for the President’s 2027 re-election campaign.
In a statement posted on Tuesday, Ibe alleged that funds that should have been used for governance and public welfare were being redirected into “dedicated accounts” for political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
He claimed that the development was contributing to worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and poverty across the country, arguing that citizens were bearing the consequences of what he described as mismanagement of national resources.
According to him, the alleged diversion of funds explains both the deepening economic crisis and growing tensions within the ranks of APC governors.
Ibe said, “The Tinubu-led APC administration is in cahoots with APC governors to divert your resources to dedicated accounts for Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign.”
He further suggested that disagreements within the Progressive Governors’ Forum were linked to disputes over access to and management of the alleged diverted funds.
Ibe also warned that citizens would ultimately be responsible if they “reward” the ruling party with another term in office despite current economic realities.
His comments come amid recent reports alleging financial disputes within the APC Governors’ Forum over the handling of Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds and alleged political spending ahead of the 2027 elections.
The APC Governors’ Forum has denied claims of internal crisis, while no formal investigation has been announced by relevant anti-corruption agencies regarding the allegations.
