Nigeria: Atiku Tackles Govt Over N8.05bn Budget Earmarked for Church, Mosque Projects

Nigeria: Atiku Tackles Govt Over N8.05bn Budget Earmarked for Church, Mosque Projects

Abuja -- Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed grave concern over reports that the federal government has earmarked about N8.05 billion in the 2026 Budget for church- and mosque-related projects while millions of Nigerians grapple with poverty, collapsing public services and an unprecedented debt burden.

Atiku tells Tinubu to publish names of churches, mosques allocated ₦8.05bn in 2026 budget

Atiku demanded transparency from the Tinubu administration over ₦8.05bn for religious projects, raising concerns about potential fund misuse and accountability.

'God Not Laundering Machine' - Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over N8bn Church, Mosque Budget

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government over reported allocations of about N8.05 billion for church and mosque-related projects in the 2026 budget.   The ex-Vice President accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of using religion to shield questionable public spending.   Atiku spoke in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Comm…