Fact-Check Report: Tinubu’s Claim on Zero Allocation from FAAC

Claim

Claim: “In a recent interview with Daily Trust, Tinubu said that he got ZERO allocation from the Federation Account Allocation Committee when he was governor of Lagos State”[1].

Verdict: Insufficient Evidence

The claim that Tinubu stated he received zero allocation from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) as Governor of Lagos State cannot be fully verified based on the provided sources. While there are discussions about Tinubu’s claims during interviews, specific details confirming this exact assertion are not detailed in the sources reviewed.

Evidence and Analysis

Tinubu has made significant claims about his tenure as Governor of Lagos State. However, the specific claim about receiving “zero allocation” from FAAC is not substantiated by the direct sources provided. In general, Governors in Nigeria do receive allocations from FAAC, but there is no direct evidence in the sources confirming Tinubu’s exact words on this topic.

Sources

• Dubawa: Fact-Checking Tinubu’s Claims – Dubawa Fact Check
• Daily Trust: Tinubu’s Political Developments – Daily Trust

Conclusion

The claim regarding Tinubu’s statement about receiving no allocation from FAAC as Governor of Lagos State lacks sufficient evidence to be fully verified. While Tinubu has discussed various economic achievements during his tenure, this specific claim requires more direct confirmation.

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