A Human rights lawyer Festus Ogun is set to petition the Federal Government, demanding full disclosure of the 71 million Nigerians allegedly paid ₦25,000 under its cash transfer scheme. The move follows Finance Minister Wale Edun’s claim that ₦330 billion was disbursed to 8.1 million households, sparking public skepticism and calls for transparency.
Ogun, known for successfully suing Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu over social media blocking, will formally demand the beneficiary list.
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The petition challenges the FG’s transparency in its ₦330 billion poverty alleviation program.
Finance Minister Edun stated 71 million individuals received payments, some multiple times.
Public reactions on social media range from support to skepticism about the scheme’s legitimacy.
Critics question the feasibility of 71 million beneficiaries given Nigeria’s poverty data and past graft scandals.
Ogun’s action echoes growing citizen demand for accountability in government welfare programs.
The FG has yet to provide verifiable data or breakdowns for the claimed disbursements.
Ogun’s petition amplifies a broader public distrust in government welfare claims, testing the administration’s commitment to open governance and tangible poverty reduction.
Sources: TrendingExplained/X.