“Padded Budget Is Translated To Padded Hunger, Padded poverty, Padded Insecurity”- Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that the N 3 trillion budget padding allegation made by suspended Senator Abdullahi Ningi, cannot be dismissed lightly by the government. Atiku has therefore demanded a thorough investigation into the allegations.

He made this demand via his X official handle on Thursday.

He began, “Over the past few days, allegations have rocked the Senate, questioning the very integrity of the 2024 Appropriation Act, the cornerstone of our nation’s annual planning and development.

“A fiscal policy analytics and advocacy organization has unequivocally confirmed a disturbing lack of transparency within the 2024 Appropriation Act.

“Furthermore, the sudden suspension of the whistle-blower Senator, without adequate explanation, has only fueled the crisis, leaving us with more questions than answers.”

He continued, “I demand an immediate and thorough investigation into these allegations. Appropriation lies at the heart of governance, and any deviation from serving the people’s interests will be met with fierce opposition.

“Denials are unacceptable, and the suspension of one senator cannot silence accusations of corruption and illegal fiscal spending by the federal government.

“Without a clear explanation to the people of Nigeria, we must treat these allegations for what they are: outright fraud.

Given the current hardships facing our the nation, Atiku said, “a padded budget is already translating to a padded hunger, padded poverty, padded insecurity, padded energy crises, padded forex instability, and the soaring cost of living.”

He noted that the people of Nigeria cannot afford to ignore allegations that worsen the already dire economic situation.

Atiku highlighted that “The current federal government has a disgraceful track record of ignoring issues of transparency and due process in public administration.

The unresolved $3.3 billion NNPCL loan repayment scandal, with Nigeria now expected to repay $12 billion, remains a glaring example.

The Tinubu administration must address these high-profile corruption cases transparently.”

Reminding the National Assembly of their obligation, he said, “as the elected representatives of the people, are constitutionally obligated to legislate for the peace, order, and good governance of our nation, without colluding with corrupt elements.

Failure to do so and persisting in denial will only confirm the government’s complicity in official malpractice.”

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