A United States Congressman, Scott Perry, has made a shocking allegation that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram. Perry, a Republican from Pennsylvania, made this claim during a recent hearing of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency.
Perry’s allegations have sparked widespread concern and outrage, with many questioning how USAID’s funds could be misused to support terrorist groups. The Congressman claimed that American taxpayer money was being used to fund terrorist activities, including those of Boko Haram, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS.
The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has also expressed concerns about the funding of terrorist groups, stating that the commission has received reports of NGOs operating in conflict zones and providing support to terrorist organizations. Olukoyede emphasized the need for greater transparency and accountability in the allocation of funds to NGOs.
Perry’s allegations have also been echoed by Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who has expressed concerns about the sources of funding for Boko Haram. Musa urged the United Nations to investigate the funding of terrorist groups, stating that many insurgents caught by Nigerian military operations have been found with foreign currencies.
The controversy surrounding USAID’s funding has raised questions about the agency’s accountability and transparency. USAID has faced criticism in the past for its handling of funds, with some lawmakers arguing that the agency’s funds are being misused or exploited by groups hostile to the United States.
Perry’s allegations have also sparked a wider debate about the role of NGOs in conflict zones and the need for greater transparency and accountability in their operations. Many have argued that NGOs play a critical role in providing humanitarian assistance in conflict zones, but others have raised concerns about the potential for NGOs to be exploited by terrorist groups.
