Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on the Nigerian federal government to clarify the whereabouts of what he terms the 'missing' two percent of the country's GDP, following a disclosure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Nigerians are expressing their views on social media following allegations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Federal Government did not account for public spending amounting to approximately N8.8 trillion, which is about 2% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in recent official budgets. This disclosure has ignited a debate regarding transparency in government financial reporting.

Nigeria's economy is expanding at its fastest pace since the second quarter of 2021, according to TechCabal. However, the report notes that this growth is unevenly distributed across the economy, with the sectors driving the headline GDP figures not generating sufficient employment opportunities. The analysis suggests that despite positive overall economic indicators, the benefits of Nigeria's growth are not translating into enough jobs for its population.

According to Daily Trust, Nigeria is classified as a technically poor country based on various economic metrics. Many Nigerians are aware of the significant wealth accumulated by a select few who have access to national resources, leading to frustration as they witness a continuation of this trend over the past eight years.

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has called for an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) into the International Monetary Fund's claim that Nigeria has spent N8.8 trillion off-budget, which he states is equivalent to 2% of the country's GDP, according to ThisDay Live.

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has emphasized that national development should be assessed not only by GDP but also by the robustness of institutions, ethical leadership, and public trust. The institute urged governance professionals to maintain integrity in both public and private sectors during its 25th anniversary event.