The presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to account for the N15.8 trillion reportedly saved from fuel subsidy removal and over $100 billion in loans allegedly obtained by his administration.
Obi made the demand in an open message titled โGood Day, Mr President: Nigerians Deserve Accountability,โ following President Tinubuโs visit to Akwa Ibom State.
The former Anambra State governor urged the President to explain how the funds, alongside increased government revenues from taxation and other sources, have translated into tangible improvements in the lives of Nigerians.
According to Obi, Nigerians deserve to know how many people have been lifted out of poverty, how many out-of-school children have returned to classrooms, and how many functional primary healthcare centres have been constructed under the current administration.
He also questioned the administrationโs achievements in electricity supply and national security, noting that Nigeria continues to face serious security challenges.
In his words:โNigerians deserve to know how many that were pulled out of poverty within this period, how many out-of-school children were returned to school, and how many functional primary healthcare centres you have built.โ
Obi further reminded Tinubu of his promise on electricity, urging him to account for improvements in power supply across the country.
He also called on the President to visit more states across the federation, engage directly with citizens and provide explanations on how public resources have been utilised.
Emphasising the need for transparency in governance, Obi maintained that public funds must produce measurable improvements in the living conditions of Nigerians.
He concluded by declaring that the Nigeria he hopes to build must be founded on accountability, transparency and the visible impact of public resources on citizens.
โThe New Nigeria we want to build will be based on accountability, transparency, and the physical, measurable impact of our public resources on the lives of citizens,โ Obi stated.
He ended his message with his familiar slogan: โA new Nigeria is POssible.โ
