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Makinde's Campaign Group Calls for Investigation into Tinubu's N11.2 Trillion Oil-Backed Loans

The campaign group of Governor Seyi Makinde has urged the federal government to investigate the N11.2 trillion in crude oil-backed loans taken by President Bola Tinubu. They are demanding transparency regarding the lenders, loan details, and the crude oil volumes involved.

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Thu, 12 Nov 2026• 2 min read
Makinde's Campaign Group Calls for Investigation into Tinubu's N11.2 Trillion Oil-Backed Loans
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The political landscape in Nigeria is heating up as the campaign group supporting Governor Seyi Makinde has made a strong call for an investigation into President Bola Tinubu's recent N11.2 trillion crude oil-backed loans. This demand comes amid concerns over transparency and accountability regarding the significant financial commitments made by the current administration.

The group has requested that the federal government reveal critical information, including the identities of the lenders involved, the total amounts borrowed, applicable interest rates, management fees, and repayment schedules. Additionally, they are pressing for details on the specific volumes of crude oil that have been committed under each financial arrangement.

In a statement, the campaign group emphasized the need for transparency in governance, stating, "The Nigerian people deserve to know how their resources are being managed and the implications of such massive borrowing on the nation’s economy and future generations." This call for scrutiny aligns with ongoing discussions about fiscal responsibility and the management of national resources in Nigeria.

“The Nigerian people deserve to know how their resources are being managed and the implications of such massive borrowing on the nation’s economy and future generations,” the group asserted.

As the political climate evolves, the implications of these loans could have far-reaching consequences for the Tinubu administration, especially as the nation grapples with economic challenges. The outcome of this demand for investigation may set a precedent for how future administrations handle public finance and accountability.

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