A United States congressman, Scott Perry, has alleged that Boko Haram, the extremist group active in Nigeria, receives millions annually from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Perry posted the claim on X (formerly Twitter), asserting that funds meant for humanitarian relief have been diverted to violent actors. The post provoked sharp online backlash and urgent calls for clarification.
Perry demanded a congressional inquiry into USAID’s oversight of aid programs in Nigeria and urged reforms to prevent diversion. Opposition figures and aid watchdogs echoed calls for transparency, saying allegations, if true, would represent a grave breach of public trust.
USAID and the Nigerian government had not responded to requests for comment at the time of publication.
The post trended widely, reigniting debate about aid accountability in conflict zones and underscoring risks that accompany emergency assistance.
Investigations, if launched, could reshape aid policy. significantly.
Source: X (Formally known as Twitter)
