Explain ₦1.3bn allocation to ‘fictitious’ presidential council, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

The PunchIndépendantGaucheil y a 6 h

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded explanations from Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas regarding the allocation of over ₦1.3 billion to a 'fictitious' presidential council in the 2026 Appropriation Act. SERAP claims the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council/Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PFIPC) was never officially established by the federal government, yet received significant funding. The organization has sent a Freedom of Information request asking for documentation related to the allocation, including committee records and names of officials involved in its approval. SERAP argues this raises concerns about legislative oversight, public financial management, and accountability, urging the National Assembly to investigate and ensure transparency.

Lecture du biais (Gauche): The article frames the issue as a violation of transparency and accountability, emphasizing the lack of legitimacy of the allocated funds and the need for legislative scrutiny. It highlights concerns about executive power and calls for action from the National Assembly, which aligns with progressive

Vanguard NigeriaIndépendantGaucheil y a 8 h

Le projet de droits socio-économiques et de responsabilité (SERAP) a demandé au président du Sénat et au président de la Chambre des représentants d'enquêter sur l'allocation de plus de 1,3 milliard de livres sterling au "conseil présidentiel fictif" mentionné dans la loi d'affectation de 2026.

Lecture du biais (Gauche): L'article présente la question comme une question de contrôle législatif et de responsabilité constitutionnelle, soulignant la nécessité de transparence et de responsabilité.