If There’s Evidence I Stole Money Why Has No Govt Produced It Before Court? Its Still Not Late — Atiku
According to a report by Daily Post, on Wednesday August 26, 2026, former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has denied any involvement in the alleged $16 billion power project scandal and called for a full investigation into the matter.
In a statement released by his media team on Wednesday, Atiku dismissed claims linking him to the alleged mismanagement of funds meant for the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP) during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
The controversy has resurfaced ahead of the 2027 general election, with renewed public discussions about how billions of dollars allocated to improve Nigeria’s power sector were managed between 1999 and 2007.
Responding to the allegations, Atiku said he had nothing to hide and challenged the Federal Government to present any evidence of wrongdoing if such evidence exists, he maintained that several investigations had already been carried out on the power projects and that no findings ever linked him to corruption.
The former vice president explained that although he served as chairman of the National Council on Privatisation during the Obasanjo administration, he did not oversee the implementation of the power projects, according to him, the responsibility for carrying out the programme rested with the relevant ministry and officials in charge of the sector.
Atiku argued that the renewed focus on old allegations appeared to be an attempt to shift public attention away from current national issues facing the administration of President Bola Tinubu, he said discussions about power projects, privatisation and public assets often reappear during politically sensitive periods.
“I have repeatedly asked to be investigated. I left office in 2007 and have spent much of the period since then opposing governments in power. If there is evidence that I stole public money, why has no government produced it before a court? It is still not too late. Investigate me. Invite me. Produce the evidence,” he stated.
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