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A new report by SaharaReporters alleges that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is offering massive financial inducements to opposition governors and lawmakers to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to sources cited in the report, each governor who joined the APC allegedly received ₦250 billion, paid in two tranches, while senators and House of Representatives members were allegedly offered ₦1 billion and ₦500 million respectively.
The Presidency has not yet responded to the claims
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has been accused of allegedly offering huge financial incentives to opposition governors and lawmakers to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to a report by SaharaReporters, sources within the Presidency claimed that recent defections are being driven by “massive cash packages” coordinated from Aso Rock.
One insider alleged that each governor who joined the APC received ₦250 billion — ₦100 billion upfront as a “commitment grant” and ₦150 billion after the defection ceremony.
The report also claimed that senators who defect are paid ₦1 billion each, while House of Representatives members allegedly get ₦500 million.
Recent defectors reportedly include Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
As of press time, neither the Presidency nor APC leadership has issued an official response, but the allegations have sparked intense public debate over the role of money in Nigerian politics.
In other news….. Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has once again set social media abuzz after accusing two women of allegedly collecting ₦1,000 for transportation but failing to show up to meet him.
In a viral video circulating online, the singer demanded an immediate refund, describing their actions as “disrespectful and deceitful.”
According to Speed Darlington, the women had agreed to visit him, received the money, and then stopped replying to his messages. The clip quickly gained traction online, sparking mixed reactions from fans and netizens.
Expressing his frustration in Igbo, he said:
“You and your sister should return the money I gave you for transport. Don’t tell me you’re so poor that you took ₦1,000 meant for coming to see me and didn’t show up. Send my money back it’s small, but send it back.”
While some social media users ridiculed the situation because of the small amount involved, others sided with the singer, arguing that honesty and accountability matter regardless of the sum.
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