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By Olokuta Rofiat<\/p>\n
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Friday defended the collaboration between the National Assembly and the Executive in Nigeria\u2019s 2026 budget process, rejecting claims that legislators have overly aligned with the presidency.<\/p>\n
He spoke during the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a joint session of the National Assembly, describing cooperation as essential for national progress.<\/p>\n
Akpabio stressed that working with the Executive is not a \u201csell-out\u201d but a strategic move, citing historical examples such as the United States\u2019 New Deal and post-war Britain\u2019s reconstruction, where institutional cooperation drove recovery.<\/p>\n
He warned that hostility between branches of government often leads to stagnation.
\nHighlighting the 10th National Assembly\u2019s achievements, Akpabio cited key bills on security, economic reform, governance, and electoral integrity, which he said strengthen the legal framework for national renewal.<\/p>\n
He urged Nigerians to support the partnership, emphasizing that unity and accountability are crucial for delivering budget priorities and improving governance.<\/p>\n
President Tinubu\u2019s 2026 budget, dubbed the \u201cBudget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,\u201d totals N58.18 trillion and focuses on macroeconomic stability, security, and job-rich growth, with the National Assembly pledging full legislative backing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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