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APGA Challenges Atiku To Provide Evidence Of APC’s Alleged N50m Bribery

APGA Challenges Atiku To Provide Evidence Of APC’s Alleged N50m Bribery
  • PublishedJanuary 30, 2025

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has asked former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to provide concrete evidence to support his claim that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) bribes opposition parties with N50m.

Atiku made the allegation while speaking at a national conference in Abuja, warning that Nigeria’s democracy would be at risk if the practice continues.

Reacting to the allegation in a statement on Thursday, APGA’s Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, condemned Atiku’s assertion, stating that it lacks proof or substance.

Opara accused Atiku of “spreading unfounded rumors that serve to heat up the polity” and undermine political process.

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The statement reads, “APGA is compelled to respond to the baseless allegation made by former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, claiming that the ruling APC is buying over opposition parties with N50 million.

“We condemn this assertion in the strongest terms, as it is without any proof or substance. It is unfortunate that Atiku has resorted to spreading unfounded rumours, which only serve to heat up the polity and undermine the country’s democratic process.

“If indeed Atiku’s interest is to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy, we urge him to provide specific details of the opposition parties that have collected the said N50 million. It’s time for him to put up or shut up!”

“We, therefore, challenge Atiku to mention names, provide evidence, and substantiate his claims. Anything short of this is mere political grandstanding, which will not be taken seriously by Nigerians.”