International Monetary Fund & Atiku Abubakar

International Monetary Fund: The International Monetary Fund disclosed that Nigeria had unreported public spending, which led to the current controversy. Their report highlighted issues with fiscal transparency and reporting, prompting the Nigerian government to address these discrepancies.

Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar, a presidential candidate, has challenged the Federal Government to explain the 'missing two percent of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product' and called for investigations into the alleged financial mismanagement.

International Monetary Fund: Reported the off-budget spending, sparking controversy; its recommendations aim to improve fiscal reporting.

Atiku Abubakar: Opposition figure who called for investigations into the alleged off-budget spending.

International Monetary Fund: The IMF is cited for data on food insecurity, lending credibility to the criticism but not directly impacted by the event.

Atiku Abubakar: Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, is associated with the criticism, potentially boosting his political standing among those affected by the subsidy removal.

International Monetary Fund: Mentioned in relation to poverty data, not directly involved in the event.

Atiku Abubakar: Atiku is the main critic, using the allocation to attack the government's fiscal discipline and transparency. His statements could influence public opinion and political discourse.