Opposition party Lambasts Governor For Allocating N39.6Million For 2 Motorcycles, N4.2Million For 2 Computers; make sense fresh Demands
The party accused the state government of lack of transparency for budgeting N39.6 million for the purchase of two motorcycles.
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Bauchi State Chapter, has condemned the state government for what it described as “corruption, embezzlement and greed” on display in its budget document.
This position was stated in a statement signed by Wada Abdullahi, the state secretary of the party.
The party accused the state government of lack of transparency for budgeting N39.6 million for the purchase of two motorcycles.
“It is appalling to see that the Bauchi State Government is prepared to spend an outrageous N39.6 million on just two motorcycles,” PRP said.
“This absurd allocation of funds, no doubt inflated well beyond market value, raises serious questions about the integrity of budgetary processes in our state.”
Other items flagged from the budget included N4.2 million for two desktop computers, N2.4 million for two printers and N7 million for three photocopiers.
It said, “Further compounding this gross misallocation, the budget also includes N4.2 million for two desktop computers, N2,450,000 for two printers, and an astonishing N7 million for merely three photocopiers.
“This wasteful expenditure, totaling a staggering N53.25 million for items that can be procured for a fraction of this cost, is not just a misjudgment; it is an egregious example of the corruption and greed that has become synonymous with the PDP-led administration in Bauchi State.
“Such financial imprudence is a direct reflection of how the government is being run – by prioritizing personal gain over the pressing needs of the populace.”
According to the statement, the “budget is a slap in the face of the good people of Bauchi State, who are struggling to make ends meet”.
“It is a clear indication that the PDP-led government is more interested in lining the pockets of its cronies than in providing basic amenities and services to the people,” it said.
“We are concerned that either the State House of Assembly has not diligently scrutinized the budget or that there may be collusion among certain corrupt individuals to misappropriate resources meant for the people of Bauchi State.”
The party demanded that the “Bauchi State House of Assembly exercise its legislative powers and repeal this entire budget, which is heavily laden with corruption, embezzlement, and an utter lack of probity”.
“We call for the development of a new budget that is genuinely transparent, just, and grounded in realistic financial planning,” it added.
The PRP also asked the people to “demand accountability from their leaders”.
“We must not allow our state to be looted dry by corrupt politicians and their accomplices. We must stand together and demand a better future for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren,” the statement read.
The party earlier lambasted the state government for budgeting N1 billion for fueling generators and vehicles in the government house.
