2027: APC urges Nigerians to reject Atiku over corruption allegations
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to reject the presidential bid of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2027 election, citing what it described as his controversial record in public office and alleged links to financial scandals.
The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the call in a statement titled, “2027: Why Nigerians Must Keep Atiku Away From the National Treasury.”
Morka said controversies surrounding the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project, the Siemens bribery case, the William Jefferson case, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) controversy and a 2010 US Senate investigation raised serious questions about Atiku’s record.
He said, “From the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project and the Siemens bribery scandal to the William Jefferson case, the PTDF funds controversy, and the US Senate investigation into suspicious financial transactions, Atiku’s name is engraved ingloriously on files and dossiers of onshore and offshore financial scandals and atrocities.”
On the Mambilla project, Morka referred to the recent International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration proceedings involving the 3,960MW project in Taraba State.
He alleged that the ICC tribunal examined a $500,000 payment made in January 2003 by Sunrise Power promoter Leno Adesanya to Jennifer Douglas, Atiku’s wife at the time.
Morka said the payment, which he linked to the period when the Mambilla contract was awarded, raised concerns about Atiku’s conduct while serving as vice-president.
The APC spokesman also cited the Siemens bribery scandal, alleging that approximately $2.8 million in funds linked to the case passed through an account associated with Douglas.
