DLA faults FG as National Assembly extends 2025 budget to 2026
The Democratic and Leadership Alliance has faulted the Federal Government over the National Assembly’s decision to extend the 2025 budget to December 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/dla-faults-fg-as-national-assembly-extends-2025-budget-to-2026/
The Democratic and Leadership Alliance (DLA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the National Assembly's decision to extend the implementation of the 2025 budget's capital component to December 31, 2026. This is the fourth time the budget's capital implementation period has been extended. The National Assembly approved the extension on Tuesday, providing ministries, departments, and agencies more time to execute capital projects outlined in the 2025 Appropriation Act.
Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, Head of Media and Publicity of DLA's National Campaign Council, stated that repeated extensions signify the worsening fiscal and economic situation. He criticized the Bola Tinubu-led administration for failing to address basic governance issues. Odeyemi also questioned the administration's capacity to manage Nigeria's economy, alleging that it continues to borrow excessively, leading to budget extensions.
He urged Nigerians to demand accountability from the Federal Government regarding the handling of the over N35tn capital component of the 2026 budget, which would otherwise be moved to 2027.
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