President Tinubu Accused of Spending N26 Trillion on Service‑Wide Votes Over Three Years
Former senator Dino Melaye claims President Tinubu spent over N26 trillion on Service‑Wide Votes (SWV) in three years.
In Brief
- •Former senator Dino Melaye claims President Tinubu spent over N26 trillion on Service‑Wide Votes (SWV) in three years.
- •SWV spending rose from ~N3 trillion in 2023 to ~N4 trillion in 2024, >N9 trillion in 2025, and ~N12 trillion in 2026.
- •Melaye alleges a lack of parliamentary oversight and transparency over the disbursements.
- •He also criticises the president’s use of expensive official vehicles and aircraft, citing higher costs than previous administrations.
- •The accusations highlight concerns about fiscal responsibility amid Nigeria’s economic challenges.
Why It Matters
Service‑Wide Votes grant the president discretionary spending authority, often earmarked for development projects. Allegations of unchecked, multi‑trillion‑naira disbursements raise questions about fiscal stewardship and the potential diversion of funds from essential public services. In a country facing economic hardship, such claims underscore the need for robust oversight mechanisms to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively.
Key Details
- Total SWV Expenditure
- N26 trillion
- SWV 2024
- ~N4 trillion
- SWV 2025
- >N9 trillion
- SWV 2026
- ~N12 trillion
- Accusation Source
- Dino Melaye
- Vehicle Critique
- Airbus aircraft and expensive official vehicles
Context & Background
Service‑Wide Votes are discretionary funds allocated by the Nigerian president for development projects, but oversight by the National Assembly has historically been limited, leading to concerns about transparency and accountability.
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