TDPolitical commentator Adeniyi B. Waziri (@waziri_adeniyi) has sparked heated debate online after releasing a video and accompanying remarks accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership of diverting billions of dollars in loans to questionable expenditures.
In the viral clip, Waziri highlighted comments made by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and party leaders.
Therein, vehicles were promised to women leaders across states—including Abia, Anambra, Bauchi, and Osun—as part of internal party patronage.
He claims that the monies are part of loans secured by the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he referred to as the “Supreme Leader of Bourdillon”.
He said they are being funneled into such projects rather than addressing Nigeria’s pressing economic and social challenges.
Allegations of Loan Mismanagement
Waziri’s remarks suggest that loans intended for national development are instead being used to fund political loyalty schemes.
“See where the loan is going to. All the loans, billions of dollars of loans, these people are collecting.
“We can see where the loans are going to,” he said.
He accused APC of registering vehicles in the names of women leaders, portraying the move as evidence of systemic misuse of borrowed funds.
“We are not playing politics like before. We are politicians and people should see the value on us.
“So this is a blessed party…” Senator Oluremi Tinubu said in the video.
Public Reaction
The allegations have triggered widespread anger on social media.
Many Nigerians express frustration over what they see as reckless borrowing and mismanagement.
Critics argue that the country grapples with rising inflation, food insecurity, and unemployment.
Meanwhile, billions in loans are being diverted to political patronage rather than infrastructure, education, or healthcare.
Some users echoed Waziri’s warning that Nigerians must “fight brutally to defend their votes” in 2027.
They framed the issue as part of a broader struggle against entrenched political elites.
Others called for transparency in loan disbursement and demanded that the National Assembly investigate how borrowed funds are being allocated.
Broader Context
Nigeria’s debt profile has been a subject of growing concern.
Analysts warn that the country risks falling into a debt trap if loans are not strategically invested.
The federal government has defended its borrowing, insisting that funds are directed toward critical infrastructure and economic recovery projects.
However, allegations like Waziri’s reinforce skepticism among citizens who feel disconnected from the supposed benefits of these loans.
The perception that borrowed funds are being used for political patronage rather than public good could further erode trust in government institutions.
Outlook
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, the controversy underscores the intersection of governance, accountability, and political loyalty.
Waziri’s claims have amplified calls for stricter oversight of loan utilization and heightened scrutiny of APC’s internal practices.
For many Nigerians, the debate is not just about loans.
It is about whether the country’s resources are being managed in the interest of the people or squandered to maintain political power.
Transcript
See the transcript of the remarks by Oluremi Tinubu below:
“I have news for the states where we don’t have the presence of APC, but we have members of APC.
“So to all our women leaders, the woman leader for Abia State, APC woman leader, APC woman leader for Anambra State, APC woman leader for Bauchi State, APC leader for Osun State, APC leader for… Let me finish.
“You register all these vehicles.
“Register these vehicles in your name and our beloved state governors, the APC governors, buy your women leaders’ vehicles.
“We are not playing politics like before.
“We are politicians and people should see the value on us.
“This is a blessed party…”
Adeniyi B. Waziri Reacts
“Can you imagine? See where the loan is going to.
“All the loans, billions of dollars of loans, these people are collecting.
“We can see where the loans are going to. See where your loans are going to.
“You have money to do that, which we won’t talk about. Can you imagine?
“Supreme Leader Ayatollah’s wife is talking.”
Watch the video clip below:
