*Wants all culpable or guilty brought to book
By; SANI ALIYU, Zaria
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has strongly condemned the alleged padding of the 2024 budget by N3 trillion from N25 trillion to N28 trillion.
In a statement signed by Comrade Muhammed Ishaq Acting National Publicity Secretary, PRP said, this act, if true, represents gross misconduct and a blatant disregard for the principles of transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility that our great nation deserves especially at these trying times.
He said, PRP as a party is committed to the progress and welfare of all Nigerian citizens.
“We are deeply concerned about the potential negative impact of such an act on our economy, developmental goals, and the overall well-being of our people.
“We strongly believe that parliament must stand up to its statutory and constitutional responsibility of factual appropriation and funding by the provisions of the budget office and that public funds must be utilized judiciously and for the sole purpose of advancing the interests of the citizens”. It said.
Consequent upon this, the PRP called on the relevant authorities to immediately investigate these allegations and bring all those culpable or guilty of such malfeasance to book.
The party urged the National Assembly to exercise its constitutional responsibilities by thoroughly scrutinizing the budget to ensure that it aligns with the best interests of the nation.
“We remind all elected officials that service to the people comes first and they must act with the utmost integrity and honesty in the discharge of their duties”.
The PRP said it remains resolute in its commitment to promoting good governance, fighting corruption, and ensuring that every Nigerian enjoys the dividends of democracy.
They called on all well-meaning Nigerians to join them in condemning this alleged budget padding and to demand that those responsible be held accountable.
“Together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous, and corruption-free Nigeria”. It concluded.
