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Citing Audit Report, Atiku Vows to Probe ₦33.75bn Cash Transfer Scheme

Chuks Okocha in Abuja The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to constitute an independent team of experts to trace ₦33.75 billion reportedly paid

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to establish an independent team of experts to investigate a ₦33.75 billion cash transfer scheme reportedly paid to 3.29 million vulnerable Nigerian households, following an audit report raising questions about the money's distribution.

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