Disquiet over budget

The frosty relationship between the Presidency and the National Assembly largely accounts for the delayed passage of this year’s budget, The Nation has learnt.

Besides, there are indications that the National Assembly wants to see through the implementation of the 2017 budget by the end of this month before passing this year’s Appropriation Bill into law.

But the Presidency is uncomfortable with the delay. It sees the alleged “foot-dragging”as a “breach of the gentleman agreement” between it and the National Assembly.

A senator, who spoke in confidence, said: “Nothing is delaying the passage of the 2018 Budget than sheer politics and ego. Some of our colleagues are just unhappy with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari especially alleged non-compliance with the resolutions of the National Assembly.

The Nation, March 5, 2018

 

 

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