Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, expressed deep concern over the budget padding allegation that has rocked the Senate, describing it as a situation where the Senate has been “stripped naked in the market place.”
Speaking on the floor of the Senate during the debate on the N3.7 trillion budget allegation raised by Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, Oshiomhole emphasized the gravity of the situation and the need for accountability.
Ningi, the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, had alleged that the National Assembly debated and passed N25 trillion as the 2024 budget, contrary to the N28.7 trillion being implemented by the Federal Government.
Oshiomhole criticized the discrepancy in figures and stressed the importance of acknowledging the truth, urging Ningi to rectify the situation.
He emphasized the need for honesty and integrity in public service, highlighting the responsibility of senators to uphold the truth and protect the interests of future generations.
Oshiomhole’s remarks underscored the seriousness of the budget padding allegation and the imperative for transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s legislative processes.
