Nigerian sports community outraged over alleged mismanagement of ₦8 billion allocated to Team Nigeria for the Paris Olympics, with injured athletes sent and medal hopefuls dropped. Public outcry demands accountability and highlights systemic corruption under President Bola Tinubu.
The Nigerian sports community is in an uproar after it was revealed that ₦8 billion allocated to Team Nigeria for the Paris Olympics was allegedly mismanaged. Habu Gumel, President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), is under scrutiny for sending injured athletes to the games while dropping medal hopefuls like Favour Ofili.
The revelation came from Twitter user @firstladyship, who criticized the decision and questioned the competence of those in charge. The tweet quickly garnered attention, with many expressing their outrage and disappointment in the administration.
A Twitter user lamented, "Nothing will work under this druglord," reflecting a broader disillusionment with the leadership. Another echoed this sentiment, stating, "Nothing good can ever ever come out of APC administration. Blood-sucking BATs."
Calls for accountability grew louder, with one user suggesting the sports minister should resign or be sacked, emphasizing the need for genuine reforms. Another highlighted the tribal tensions in Nigeria, stating, "Nigeria must rise above tribal sentiments."
One user pointed to systemic corruption, labeling Nigeria "an unending joke." Another was particularly critical, accusing the administration of turning Nigeria into a state governed by "criminal gangs." Another user condemned the misuse of funds, calling it a testament to growing corruption under President Bola Tinubu. One added that the funds were approved just days before the Olympics, exacerbating the situation.
