$20.52B: Reactions As Atiku Tells Senate President Not To Approve A Single Dollar For Tinubu

Social media users have reacted to a statement attributed to former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in which he reportedly urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio not to approve any further loans requested by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

The reactions followed reports that President Tinubu had approached the National Assembly for approval to secure a $20.52 billion loan to finance various projects.

According to a post shared on X on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, by Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s Special Adviser on Public Communication, the ADC presidential candidate called on lawmakers to withhold approval for the proposed borrowing until the government provides full details of its spending plans.

Atiku also reportedly stated that if he wins the 2027 presidential election, his administration would thoroughly examine the loans obtained under Tinubu’s government to determine how the funds were used and the obligations attached to them.

In the statement shared by Shaibu, Atiku was quoted as saying that the National Assembly should not approve the loan request until the President makes public comprehensive information about the projects to be financed, the contracts awarded, their costs, the contractors involved, the loan conditions, and the repayment commitments.

The statement has generated reactions across social media, with several users sharing their opinions on the proposed borrowing and Atiku’s position on the matter.

Below are some of the reactions posted by social media users following the circulation of the statement.

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