By Alexis Uchendu
Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has raised concerns about the transparency of Nigeria’s budget process, alleging that some senators may not have access to the 2025 budget before its passage into law.
Adeyanju shared this claim on Thursday through his X account (formerly Twitter), revealing that five senators had previously informed him they were unable to review the last budget before it was swiftly approved.
“Five senators told me they never saw the last budget after several demands; it was later passed into law with the speed of light.
“I’m sure senators won’t also see this budget, neither will they scrutinize it, and it will be passed.
“This is how low we have descended as a nation,” Adeyanju wrote.
His comments follow President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.
The bill, titled “The Restoration Budget: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” outlines the proposed allocations for the upcoming fiscal year, with significant portions dedicated to defense and security, infrastructure, education, and health.
Adeyanju’s remarks have sparked renewed debate about the level of legislative scrutiny over the budget, highlighting concerns about governance, accountability, and the overall transparency of the budgetary process in Nigeria.
