Allegations of Massive Financial Inducement in Tinubu’s Government
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has come under scrutiny following claims of a large-scale financial incentive scheme designed to persuade opposition governors and lawmakers to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Reported Inducement Packages
Sources within the Presidency informed SaharaReporters that each state governor defecting to the APC allegedly received a financial package amounting to N250 billion. These incentives were reportedly managed directly from the Presidency and overseen by senior aides close to President Tinubu.
"This money is released in two tranches; there is a N100 billion grant upfront once commitment is shown, and a balance of N150 billion after the formal defection ceremony," a source disclosed.
The same insider added that senators allegedly received N1 billion each, while members of the House of Representatives were offered N500 million to switch allegiance.
Recent High-Profile Defections
Among those who recently left the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC are Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Governor Peter Mbah explained during his October announcement that his decision stemmed from a desire to serve the people of Enugu more effectively and align with the APC’s "vision for development and progress."
Context of the Political Shifts
Multiple insiders claim that this wave of defections is not driven solely by ideology but rather by the appeal of extensive financial rewards reportedly coordinated from the highest levels of government.
Author’s Summary
The Tinubu administration faces serious allegations of using huge financial incentives to expand APC’s political control, sparking debates about the ethics of such defections.
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