BREAKING NEWS: "N27 Billion Is Not A Joke!" — Atiku Slams Presidency, Asks Tinubu to Suspend Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila
Former Vice President and opposition leader Atiku Abubakar has officially called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately suspend his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Atiku insists that an independent investigation must be launched to protect the integrity of the administration and the nation's treasury.
The Core Allegations
The political storm erupted following heavy accusations leveled by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).
- The Bribe Allegation: Adeyemi alleged at a press conference that Gbajabiamila received N400 million via a proxy and demanded an additional N200 million to secure and clear his appointment.
- The Kickback Demand: Adeyemi further claimed that the Chief of Staff demanded a 48% kickback from the agency’s N27.4 billion take-off grant, a demand Adeyemi says he rejected.
The "Ghost Agency" Twist & The 2026 Budget
The conflict deepened significantly because of an official disclaimer previously issued by Gbajabiamila’s office, which stated that the PFIPC does not exist and that the presidency never authorized it.
However, opposition figures and critics have raised a massive red flag:
How can a government agency be labeled "non-existent" by the Chief of Staff when it is explicitly captured and allocated a whopping N27.4 billion on pages 50 and 51 of the signed 2026 National Appropriation Budget?
Atiku’s Position
In a statement issued by his media office, Atiku argued that the Presidency's weak explanations have only worsened the credibility crisis. He noted:
- Budget Credibility in Shambles: If billions were allocated to an agency that doesn't exist, it puts a giant question mark on the legality of the entire 2026 budget.
- No Sacred Cows: Atiku stated that genuine accountability cannot coexist with shielding political allies and friends, urging President Tinubu to apply the same standards of justice to his inner circle as he would to any other public official.
Former Vice President and opposition leader Atiku Abubakar has officially called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately suspend his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Atiku insists that an independent investigation must be launched to protect the integrity of the administration and the nation's treasury.
The Core Allegations
The political storm erupted following heavy accusations leveled by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).
- The Bribe Allegation: Adeyemi alleged at a press conference that Gbajabiamila received N400 million via a proxy and demanded an additional N200 million to secure and clear his appointment.
- The Kickback Demand: Adeyemi further claimed that the Chief of Staff demanded a 48% kickback from the agency’s N27.4 billion take-off grant, a demand Adeyemi says he rejected.
The "Ghost Agency" Twist & The 2026 Budget
The conflict deepened significantly because of an official disclaimer previously issued by Gbajabiamila’s office, which stated that the PFIPC does not exist and that the presidency never authorized it.
However, opposition figures and critics have raised a massive red flag:
How can a government agency be labeled "non-existent" by the Chief of Staff when it is explicitly captured and allocated a whopping N27.4 billion on pages 50 and 51 of the signed 2026 National Appropriation Budget?
Atiku’s Position
In a statement issued by his media office, Atiku argued that the Presidency's weak explanations have only worsened the credibility crisis. He noted:
- Budget Credibility in Shambles: If billions were allocated to an agency that doesn't exist, it puts a giant question mark on the legality of the entire 2026 budget.
- No Sacred Cows: Atiku stated that genuine accountability cannot coexist with shielding political allies and friends, urging President Tinubu to apply the same standards of justice to his inner circle as he would to any other public official.

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