Former Vice President and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has denied any wrongdoing in the alleged $16 billion power project scandal and has called for a formal investigation.
In a statement released by his media team on Wednesday, Atiku dismissed renewed allegations surrounding the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP) under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, where he served as Vice President between 1999 and 2007.
Atiku argued that the revival of the accusations was a deliberate attempt to divert attention from pressing issues facing the Tinubu administration.
“The National Assembly investigated the power projects. I was never invited to answer any allegation of wrongdoing,” he said.
He clarified that while he chaired the National Council on Privatisation, he disagreed with the concept of the power project and did not oversee its implementation, which was handled by the responsible minister.
Atiku insisted he has always welcomed scrutiny:“I have repeatedly asked to be investigated. 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. Prosecute me if you have a case. But propaganda cannot substitute for evidence.”
The ADC candidate maintained that allegations tied to the power sector, privatisation, and public assets remain politically motivated, urging the government to focus on transparency rather than propaganda as the 2027 elections approach.
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