See What EFCC Is Being Asked to Investigate in Tinubu’s Budget

Nigerians are up in arms over a viral post claiming President Bola Tinubu’s administration allocated a staggering ₦266.25 million for just one streetlight pole, part of a larger ₦393.2 billion streetlight budget. The post, shared by an X (formerly Twitter) user @Ode_Luwa, has sparked widespread anger and renewed calls for government accountability.

In the post, @Ode_Luwa tagged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging the agency to investigate what he described as outrageous budget figures.

“Dear @officialEFCC, your attention is greatly needed here,” he wrote. “How can Tinubu’s government budget ₦266.25 million for a single streetlight pole? That’s enough money to build a factory and mass-produce streetlights for the entire country.”

He didn’t stop there. The user also flagged another eyebrow-raising line item—₦114.53 billion allegedly budgeted for 538 boreholes, translating to over ₦211 million for each.

“It’s completely senseless,” the post continued. “This is daylight robbery and a grave injustice to every Nigerian. Please investigate this.”

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The tweet quickly gained traction, with frustrated Nigerians flooding the comments section, many questioning the EFCC’s willingness—or ability—to take on those in power.

One user, @0xveektor, summed up the mood: “You want them to bite the finger that feeds them?”

Another, @sasmanic, wrote:“The EFCC is just a lapdog meant to prosecute regular citizens. They’ve never touched the real looters.”

@BigDEnergy000 chimed in with sarcasm:“They’ll soon send Battalion 50 to EFCC’s head office and sweep this under the rug.”

Some commenters pointed fingers at the religious and political affiliations of those in authority.

@RichardAvwenake said: “I heard the EFCC chairman is a Redeemed Christian Church pastor. Religious folks are often the most hypocritical—condemning corruption publicly while enabling it behind closed doors.”

Others expressed concern that instead of investigating the budget figures, the government might turn its focus on the whistleblower.

@unamaugo warned: “They’ll trace the leak, investigate the poster, his family, even his ancestors—anything to deflect from the real issue. Up APC.”

One commenter, @Osaro_Igbinosa, pointed out that EFCC may not have the power to act unless directed by lawmakers:

“Only the National Assembly can compel an investigation. EFCC can verify figures, but they can’t outrightly say the presidency did wrong—even when it’s obvious.”

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