A document shared by Journalist David Hundeyin showing how President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration purchased N1.4 billion worth of cars for the Niger Republic Government has sparked angry reactions from Nigerians.
The document showed that the president approved the release of the fund on the 22nd of February.
Part of the document reads, “Being release of fund in the sum of N1,145,000,000.00 to the office of the accountant general of the federation IFO Kaura Motors Nig. Limited for supply of (10) ten numbers Toyota land cruiser V8 vehicles to Republic of Niger Vide Mr President approval on page 83 dated 28/02,2022”.
The viral document has elicited reactions from a cross-section of Nigerians on social media.
See some comments below:
Railway to Maradi makes sense now! David Hundeyin just leaked a Letter showing clearly how Buhari approved N1.4 billion to buy vehicles for the government of Niger Republic. Buhari wastes scarce resources on his Nigerien cousins, but he won’t fund ASUU?
WHO IS MUHAMMADU BUHARI??
— NEFERTITI (@firstladyship) August 2, 2022
Honestly I'm really sad, So President Buhari spent over N1.45 billion to buy 10 brand new Toyota Landcruiser vehicles to Niger Republic, while our students are home, due to the ASUU strike.
We have money to spend on Frivolities, but we dont have to fund education. It's a shame. pic.twitter.com/jH92VJuHyN
— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) August 3, 2022
David Hundeyin just leaked a Letter showing clearly how Buhari approved N1.4 billion to buy vehicles for the government of Niger Republic yet he has refused to fund ASUU. This is the kind of government someone said that he wants to continue its legacy. God please n
— Dr Penking™ (@drpenking) August 3, 2022
You are a student, you've been at home for 6 months because of ASUU while we are funding Niger Republic government but you are still shouting Emi Lokan.
My dear, you are not part of it. It is not your turn but his turn. Buhari is done sha.
— Everest (@novieverest) August 2, 2022
In 2020, FG approved N30 billion for the construction of 2 roads from Sokoto and Jigawa States to Niger Republic.
Now, there are leaked documents that FG approved N1.4 billion to buy vehicles for the government of Niger Republic.
APC must tell us what is inside Niger Republic— Dr Penking™ (@drpenking) August 3, 2022
ASUU is on strike and MBuhari approved #1.4B to buy cars for Niger Republic. The above amount can solve ASUU strike. Buying cars for Niger Republic is like buying cars for Boko Haram. Borrowing to buy cars for your brothers in Niger Republic.
She's 40 | Wike | 2 Naira | Jaruma
— Chukwunonso (@Icaohi) August 3, 2022
It's not the first time he's shown such unworthy favouritism to the Niger Republic. Some will justify this as an aspect of diplomatic goodwill but it is not. It is nepotism and a show of gratitude for the interference of Niger in our internal affairs, especially elections.
— Hon. Ben Igbakpa (@benigbakpa) August 2, 2022
Sincerely speaking. Its time Atiku and Tinubu tell Nigerians what exactly we need to know about this man called Buhari, a lot of things are off , especially his interest in this Niger Republic.
— Olusegun Bakare𓃵 (@theboyisgreat) August 2, 2022
To be very honest, Mohamed Buhari need to be arrested, cos if he did approved that budget of 1.4b to buy vehicle for the government of niger republic while Nigeria is burning down to ashes, then he’s a useless and shameless man. #WorstPresidentEver
— Cmetu 🇳🇬🇯🇵🍀 (@metuchizzy) August 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/Shehusky/status/1554714960567099392
NASS gave a failed Buhari another 6wks to do what he couldn't do, refused to do in 7yrs. At a time when the starvation in the land bites hardest, this man has #1.4billion of tax payer's money for gifts to his kinsmen in Niger Republic .
MAKE THAT MAKE SENSE !— John NetworQ (@JohnNetworQ) August 3, 2022
