{
  "id": 3724498,
  "title": "$1bn HOPE-SP: It’s just another layer of vote buying – Rufai Oseni",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/1bn-hope-sp-its-just-another-layer-of-vote-buying-rufai-oseni",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T11:01:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/1bn-hope-sp-its-just-another-layer-of-vote-buying-rufai-oseni/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arise Television journalist Rufai Oseni has criticized the recently unveiled $1 billion Household Prosperity and Empowerment Social Protection Project, HOPE-SP, arguing it is merely another form of vote-buying ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative, launched alongside four others, aims to transition Nigerians from temporary relief to long-term economic empowerment through skills training, soft loans and other forms of assistance. Oseni questioned the decision to introduce the program just six months prior to the elections, suggesting it serves as a layer of vote-buying akin to previous efforts. He expressed doubt about the sustainability of supporting businesses in an inflationary economy and doubted the viability of start-ups in a high-inflation market. Oseni also called into question the government's ability to accurately identify and verify beneficiaries, given the alleged political bias in the existing social register. Additionally, he raised concerns over transparency, accountability, and potential misuse of funds if not properly audited and tracked, warning that direct transfers could be abused if beneficiary accounts were linked to political cronies.",
  "summary": "Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government of introducing another layer of vote buying through its newly launched $1 billion Household Prosperity and Empowerment Social Protection Project, HOPE-SP. Oseni made the allegation while speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television on Thursday, a day after the Federal Government launched […]…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "‘You can’t event spell my name’ — Odumodublvck declines Rufai Oseni’s interview invitation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/you-cant-event-spell-my-name-odumodublvck-declines-rufai-osenis",
        "published": "2026-08-27T10:21:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}