Makinde tackles Tinubu over budget implementation, alleged nepotism
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Engr. Seyi Makinde, has criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu... The post Makinde tackles Tinubu over budget implementation,…
Budget implementation has long been a recurring point of friction in Nigerian politics, with critics across administrations accusing the federal government of poor execution of capital projects, delayed releases to ministries and agencies, and skewed allocation of resources that favour certain regions or political allies. Opposition figures frequently use such criticism to question the ruling party's commitment to even development and transparent governance ahead of elections.
Here, the newsrooms agree that a presidential candidate has directed sharp criticism at President Bola Tinubu over how the budget has been implemented, alongside allegations of nepotism in government appointments or spending. ThisDay's coverage adds specific claims not mentioned by Tribune — that the candidate accused the president of using "backdoor" tactics to create problems for opposition parties, and issued a challenge to Tinubu and other contenders to undergo a fitness test for office. What remains unclear from the available reports is the specific evidence or figures the candidate cited to back the budget and nepotism allegations, and how the presidency has responded.