Ebola: APC Accuses Atiku Of Politicising Outbreak, Claims N10bn Remains Untouched

Ebola APC Accuses Atiku of Politicising Outbreak, Claims N10bn Remains Untouched The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of politicising Nigeria’s Ebola response, alleging that N10 billion allocated for public health intervention remains untouched. The ruling party made the allegation amid growing public concern over the country’s confirmed Ebola Virus Disease case and the Federal Government’s efforts to prevent further transmission. The APC argued that the response to a public health emergency should be guided by facts, institutional coordination and the protection of lives rather than partisan political considerations.It accused Atiku of using the outbreak to criticise the government, insisting that the administration was taking steps to contain the disease through contact tracing, quarantine measures and strengthened surveillance. The party’s allegation concerning the N10 billion has also raised questions about the status of the funds, their intended purpose and the extent to which they have been deployed to support public health preparedness and emergency response. However, the claim that the money remains untouched would require clarification from the relevant government agencies to establish the status of the allocation and whether any expenditure or commitments have been made. Atiku, a prominent opposition figure and former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has frequently criticised the APC-led administration over its handling of national affairs, including governance, economic management and public services. The latest exchange underscores the political tensions surrounding the Ebola situation, with the ruling party and opposition figures offering differing assessments of the government’s response. Meanwhile, health authorities have continued efforts to contain the confirmed case, including quarantining high-risk contacts, monitoring exposed individuals and strengthening infection prevention measures in healthcare facilities. Public health experts have consistently emphasised the importance of timely intervention, transparent communication and adequate funding in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. The Federal Government has maintained that its response would be adjusted according to developments in the public health situation, while urging Nigerians to remain calm and rely on verified information from official sources.