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Drama Unfolds In Senate s Ogun Senator Demands Open Session Over Alleged 2024 Budget Padding
Drama Unfolds In Senate s Ogun Senator Demands Open Session Over Alleged 2024 Budget Padding....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Tension gripped the Senate floor on Tuesday as a heated debate erupted over the allegation of budget padding for the year 2024…….CONTINUE READING
Senator Abdul Ningi had stirred controversy when he claimed in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service that the National Assembly had padded the 2024 budget with a whopping N3.7 trillion.
This allegation sent shockwaves through the Senate, leading to a flurry of reactions from senators and the public alike. However, Senator Ningi later recanted his statement, clarifying that he did not accuse the president of running two budgets but emphasized that the sum of N3.7 trillion remained unaccounted for.
Amidst this controversy, Senator Olamileken Adeola from Ogun West, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, made a dramatic entrance into the chamber, demanding an open session to address the issue.
In a visibly agitated state, Senator Adeola insisted on transparency, declaring, “No closed door, let’s do it open.”
His call for transparency resonated with many senators present, representing diverse geopolitical zones. Senator Adeola emphasized that the Senate Chamber was the appropriate forum to address the allegations raised by a serving senator.
While initially planning to hold a press conference, Senator Adeola opted to address the matter internally within the Senate, recognizing the need to adhere to legislative protocols.
In a statement to journalists, Senator Adeola outlined the senators’ collective stance, affirming their commitment to addressing the issue through established legislative procedures. He emphasized the significance of ensuring accountability and transparency within the Senate.
As tensions simmered and anticipation mounted, senators from across the nation awaited the unfolding developments in the Senate Chamber, poised to address the contentious issue of alleged budget padding for the year 2024.
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