A fresh political storm is gripping Nigeria after Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai publicly accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of unlawfully withdrawing ₦100 billion each month from the Federation Account without the approval of the National Assembly or constitutional authorization.
Unauthorized Deductions: El‑Rufai alleges that President Tinubu has been extracting ₦100 billion monthly from the Federation Account the central pool of federal revenue shared across federal, state, and local governments without legislative approval.
withdrawals are claimed to have continued for over 15 months, adding up to roughly ₦1.5 trillion.
Constitutional Concern: According to El‑Rufai, this practice violates Nigeria’s Constitution and bypasses the required oversight mechanisms, which require the National Assembly’s involvement in managing these funds.
El‑Rufai has described the alleged conduct as an “impeachable offence”, arguing that using public funds without clear legal backing especially at such a high monthly rate undermines constitutional checks and balances.
He questioned the transparency of how these funds are used, particularly since they are reportedly directed toward security spending even as insecurity challenges persist across the country.
The former governor urged a forensic audit of the Federation Account and rigorous legislative review to verify how the funds were deducted and spent.
The allegations have sparked intense debate in political circles, legal communities, and civil society over fiscal transparency and executive accountability in Nigeria’s federal system.
As of now, government officials have not publicly denied the specific figures or outlined the legal basis for these alleged deductions.
Observers say this public confrontation could fuel broader political tensions as the country moves closer to the 2027 general elections, especially given El‑Rufai’s recent shift away from the ruling party and growing opposition alignment.
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