Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to explain concerns raised in an International Monetary Fund, IMF, report regarding an alleged missing 2 percent of Nigeria’s GDP in public expenditure.
ABUJA, FCT — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to provide a clear explanation over issues he said were highlighted in an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report concerning an alleged missing 2 percent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in public expenditure. According to a statement released by the former presidential candidate, he also called for an immediate and transparent investigation into the matter.
According to Atiku, the issues raised in the IMF report require urgent public clarification to strengthen accountability in the management of public resources. He said Nigerians deserve to know how government funds are spent and urged relevant oversight institutions to examine the concerns without delay.
The former vice president maintained that transparency and accountability remain essential for economic stability and public confidence. According to his statement, an independent probe would help establish the facts and reassure citizens that public finances are being managed responsibly. As of the time of publication, the Federal Government had not publicly responded to Atiku’s latest remarks.
The IMF regularly publishes assessments of member countries’ economic performance, fiscal policies and public finance management. Such reports often serve as reference documents for governments, investors and development partners in evaluating economic reforms and fiscal sustainability. The specific interpretation of figures contained in IMF reports can, however, become the subject of public and political debate.
The development means renewed attention may focus on government spending, fiscal transparency and oversight of public finances. Any official response from the Federal Government or clarification from the IMF could provide additional context on the issues raised and help determine whether further investigations or policy actions will follow.
