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The people complaining about budget padding don’t know arithmetic – Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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President Bola Tinubu has said that those making claims of the 2024 budget being padded, do not know arithmetic.

 

Tinubu reacted to Senator Abdul Ningi’s claim of the 2024 budget being padded to the tune of N3.7 trillion, while hosting the leadership of the Senate to break the Ramadan fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday, March 22.

 

The President who noted that the integrity of the National Assembly must remain intact, added that his administration would always encourage cooperation with the National Assembly for the advancement of the country.

 

He said;

 

“I know the arithmetic of the budget and the numbers that I brought to the National Assembly, and I know what numbers came back. I appreciate all of you for the expeditious handling of the budget.

“Those who are talking about malicious embellishment in the budget; did not understand the arithmetic and did not refer to the baseline of what I brought. But your integrity is intact.

“I am grateful for what you have been doing. The natural challenge we are facing will be over. We are about turning the corner. Our revenue has improved. All we have to do is control expenditure and manage ourselves better.”

 

On the recent killing of soldiers in Delta State, the President insisted that the killers would face the full wrath of the law. Tinubu said;

 

“Our armed forces are working hard, and we will not allow attackers to undermine the integrity and value of our armed forces and its leadership.

“We will continue to encourage and fight for our sovereignty, our individual rights to exist, and we will succeed in banishing poverty from our land. ”

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IMO APC WARNS AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED SCREENING, MOCK PRIMARIES AND EXTORTION OF ASPIRANTS

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ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS, APC
IMO STATE

July 25, 2024

PRESS RELEASE

IMO APC WARNS AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED SCREENING, MOCK PRIMARIES AND EXTORTION OF ASPIRANTS

The attention of the State Working Committee of our great party has been drawn to a disturbing trend where some individuals within the party are attempting to subject our candidates to unauthorized screening, extortion and mock primaries. This actions are not only undemocratic and unhealthy but contrary to the party’s established guidelines and procedures.

We strongly condemn these nocturnal and clandestine activities, which are deliberately designed to undermine the party’s democratic processes. We warn those individuals involved in this unauthorized exercise to desist immediately, as we will not hesitate to take disciplinary action against anyone caught engaging in such activities, regardless of their position or status within the party.

Our party is committed to upholding the principles of democracy, fairness, and transparency in all our activities. We will not allow any individual or group to compromise these values.

We urge all aspirants and stakeholders to disregard any invitation or solicitation to participate in these unauthorized screening, extortion and mock primaries.

Let’s be guided accordingly!

SIGNED:

CAJETAN DUKE, JP
State Publicity Secretary

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Chairman Yakubu declares that INEC possesses the capacity to conduct local government elections if assigned the duty

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Chairman Mahmood Yakubu of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
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Chairman Mahmood Yakubu of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria has stated that INEC has the capacity to conduct local government elections if assigned the duty.

He made this declaration recently, highlighting the commission’s readiness to take on the responsibility if mandated by law.

This statement is significant, as local government elections are typically conducted by state electoral commissions, but INEC’s involvement could potentially enhance the credibility and transparency of the process.

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LG AUTONOMY: Bill to Create Electoral Commission for Local Governments Passes Second Reading.

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LG AUTONOMY: Bill to Create Electoral Commission for Local Governments Passes Second Reading.

The Bill titled, “Local Government Independent Electoral Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2024”

Sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa.

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