By Our Reporter
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations of involvement in a N400 million bribery scandal, insisting that an independent investigation is necessary to uncover the truth.
In a statement issued on Tuesday signed by the Atiku Media Office, the former Vice President said President Tinubu must demonstrate his commitment to transparency and accountability by ensuring that his appointees are held to the same standards expected of other public officials.
Atiku’s reaction followed allegations made by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), accusing Gbajabiamila of involvement in a N400 million bribery scandal.
The former Vice President also faulted the Chief of Staff’s reported claim that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council does not exist, arguing that the explanation had only deepened public concerns rather than addressing the issues raised.
According to Atiku, if the agency truly does not exist, it raises serious questions over the allocation of N27.4 billion to it in the 2026 Appropriation Act.
“How can you allocate N27.4 billion in the budget to a government agency that doesn’t exist without leaving more questions than answers?” he queried.
He argued that the development casts doubt on the credibility of the entire 2026 national budget, describing it as an issue that cannot be dismissed with what he called weak and unconvincing explanations.
The Waziri of Adamawa maintained that the alleged budgetary irregularity amounted to a national scandal that deserved a thorough and impartial investigation.
He therefore urged President Tinubu to immediately suspend the Chief of Staff to allow for an independent probe into both the bribery allegations and the controversy surrounding the budgetary allocation.
“Good governance is based on transparency and accountability, and you can’t achieve that by protecting your family and friends. President Tinubu must lead by example by holding his Chief of Staff to the same standards of accountability as other public officials. N27 billion is not a joke.
The rule of law must prevail in this issue. Let President Tinubu prove to Nigerians that he is sincerely committed to accountability in his administration,” Atiku stated.
The statement was signed by the Atiku Media Office and dated June 30, 2026.
