Timi Frank Accuses Tinubu Administration of Fostering Corruption Amid 2026 Budget Controversy

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has alleged that the controversy surrounding the 2026 Federal Budget has strengthened public perception of President Bola Tinubu’s administration as one characterised by fraud and corruption.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Frank said allegations of inflated budgetary allocations, fictitious projects and questionable expenditures had renewed concerns over transparency, accountability and the management of public resources.

He argued that recurring controversies surrounding government spending had continued to diminish public confidence in the administration, alleging that Nigerians were increasingly losing trust in the integrity of public officials.

According to him, instead of promoting accountability and ensuring that those accused of corruption are brought to justice, the administration had allegedly created an atmosphere that encourages financial misconduct.

Frank said, “The recent revelations and controversy surrounding the 2026 Federal Budget have further reinforced the widespread perception that this administration represents one of the most troubling governments in Nigeria’s recent history.

“Allegations of inflated budgetary allocations, fictitious projects and questionable expenditures have once again raised serious concerns about transparency, accountability and the stewardship of public resources.”

He further claimed that the Tinubu administration had become associated with repeated allegations of financial misconduct and poor governance.

“These developments appear to reinforce a pattern in which your administration has become associated with allegations of financial misconduct and questionable governance.

“The recurring controversies surrounding government expenditures have continued to erode public confidence in your leadership and in the integrity of those serving within your administration,” Frank stated.

The political activist also alleged that the administration had failed to enforce accountability by protecting public officials facing corruption allegations.

“Rather than strengthening oversight and punishing wrongdoing, your administration is perceived as shielding individuals accused of corruption, thereby creating an environment where public officials believe they can misuse public funds without consequence,” he said.

Frank, who is the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Ambassador to East Africa and the Middle East, also criticised the 10th National Assembly, accusing it of failing to perform its constitutional oversight responsibilities.

He specifically faulted the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alleging that the legislature had become overly accommodating to the Executive.

“Rather than serving as an independent institution responsible for holding the Executive accountable, the National Assembly is widely viewed as having abandoned its constitutional responsibility by acting in a manner that appears overly accommodating to the Executive. Such perceptions weaken democratic institutions and undermine the principles upon which constitutional governance is founded,” he said.

Frank also urged the international community to exercise caution in extending further loans, grants and development assistance to Nigeria, citing concerns over the management of public funds.

He welcomed ongoing discussions in the United States Congress on reviewing assistance to Nigeria, urging development partners to ensure that any future financial support is subject to strict transparency, accountability and monitoring mechanisms.

“I welcome recent discussions within the United States Congress regarding a review of assistance to Nigeria and urge other international partners to ensure that any future financial support is accompanied by strict transparency, accountability and monitoring measures that guarantee the resources directly benefit the Nigerian people,” he stated.

Frank also drew a comparison between internet fraudsters and the current administration, alleging that while online scammers target foreign victims, the government had failed to protect Nigeria’s commonwealth through responsible governance.

“The distinction between internet fraudsters, commonly referred to as ‘Yahoo Boys,’ and this administration, as perceived by many Nigerians, is that while the former target foreign victims through online scams, this government stands accused by its critics of failing to protect the Nigerian people’s commonwealth through responsible governance and prudent management of public resources,” he alleged.

He, however, called on Nigerians to remain peaceful while demanding greater accountability from those in government.

“The future of our nation depends on citizens demanding accountability, defending democratic institutions and exercising their constitutional right to vote for leaders they believe will restore integrity, competence and genuine public service to government,” Frank said.

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