Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has been deducting ₦100 billion monthly from the federation account without proper approval.
El-Rufai, who has become a vocal critic of the Tinubu government, claims this action is a “gross misconduct” and warrants impeachment proceedings.
He made these statements during an interview on ARISE TV, where he also asserted that a recent poll indicated a 91% disapproval rating for the current administration, with Nigerians reportedly “tired of the APC.”
El-Rufai, who recently resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), highlighted the alleged monthly deductions to security agencies as a significant concern, questioning the lack of improvement in security despite the substantial funds.
It’s important to note that the Nigerian Constitution (Section 143) outlines a detailed process for the impeachment of a President, requiring allegations of “gross misconduct” to be brought forward by a significant number of National Assembly members, followed by investigations and votes in both chambers.
As of the current date, there have been no reports of the Nigerian House of Representatives or Senate initiating impeachment proceedings against President Tinubu based on El-Rufai’s allegations.
El-Rufai’s criticisms come amidst his increasing distance from the Tinubu administration, following his failure to secure a ministerial appointment after the Senate did not clear him, a situation he attributes to President Tinubu himself changing his mind.
He has stated his priority is to improve the quality of governance in Nigeria and has not yet declared his intentions for the 2027 elections.
