The People Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi has flayed the State Government over frivolous spendings in the 2025 budget appropriation.
The PRP particularly raised concern over the sum of N1 billion budgeted for fueling vehicles and generators for the Government House and another N1.4 billion for travel expenses by the State House of Assembly.
In a statement signed by its Secretary, Wada Abdullahi, the party said while hospitals and schools are in dire need of intervention, the government choose to spend public resources in wasteful adventures.
According to it, while citizens struggle to make end meet, the office of the Secretary to the State Government budgeted N1 billion for international travels, wondering if the government has the will of the people at heart.
“This total of N1 billion not only highlights the extravagant lifestyles of our leaders but paints a clear picture of their mismanagement of state resources. While families in Bauchi struggle to make ends meet, our government seems more focused on extravagance than on the pressing needs of its citizens,” the statement said.
The party argued that the amount budgeted for travel expenses by the House of Assembly should have been channelled to education and health care sectors, noting that the amount would have make significant impact on lives of the populace.
“As if that were not enough, we are faced with the shocking revelation that the State House of Assembly plans to squander an additional N1.4 billion on travel expenses! This begs the question: how many life-changing healthcare facilities and schools could be built with such a monstrous amount? Instead, our leaders have prioritized their whims over the significant issues plaguing our communities—issues that require urgent attention and funding”, it added.
The party reminded the state government on the need to prioritize the welfare of citizens in its spendings while calling on the citizens to rise and demand for accountability from their elected officials.
