Spilling the Beans: Yunusa Tanko, the Big Cheese of the Obidient Movement, Suggests Secretive Fuel Subsidy Payments by President Tinubu!
Undercover Tinubu Administration Continues Fuel Subsidy Payments Behind the Scenes - Obidient Faction Claims
In an explosive interview on Channels Television's Morning Brief, Yunusa Tanko slammed President Bola Tinubu's administration for alleged secret fuel subsidy payments, otherwise known as the "backdoor method."
Claiming the government's inability to communicate honesty with the nation, Tanko pointed fingers at the administration, which has struggled since taking office in 2023. He asserted that:
Fuel Subsidies: A Contentious Issue
Fuel subsidies have long been a controversial topic in Nigeria, criticized for inefficiency and waste. Governments have faced significant pressure to eliminate these subsidies to ease fiscal burdens.
Obidient Movement: Speaking Truth to Power
The Obidient Movement, a group of supporters of prominent political figure Peter Obi, has been vocal about political issues, particularly transparency and accountability in governance.
A Dynamic Debate
Although specific evidence behind Tanko's allegation is lacking, the claim has ignited conversations about transparency and fiscal management under the current administration. The accusation is currently a subject of political debate without concrete evidence to support the specific mechanisms by which these subsidies allegedly continue to be paid "through the backdoor."
- Yunusa Tanko, a key figure in the Obidient Movement, has accused President Tinubu's administration of secret fuel subsidy payments, a practice often referred to as the "backdoor method."
- In a dynamic debate, Tanko's claim of inefficient and opaque fuel subsidy management under President Tinubu's administration has sparked discussions about transparency and fiscal responsibility in Nigeria.
- Tanko's assertion that an alleged dwindling economy can be observed in households, including those within the government, points to the impact of economic policy-and-legislation decisions on the average Nigerian.
- The Obidient Movement, a group advocating for transparency and accountability in governance, continues to voice concerns about the administration's handling of economic matters, such as fuel subsidies.
- With the Nigerian Senate and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) closely monitoring the situation, general-news outlets are closely following developments regarding the allegations of secret fuel subsidy payments under President Tinubu's presidency.
