LP Reps task politicians on united front against insecurity, economic challenges
The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged members of the ruling and opposition parties to set aside politics and work for the welfare of Nigerians.
In a statement on Sunday, Leader of the caucus, Rep. Afam Ogene (LP-Anambra), decried the security and economic situation of the country.
Ogene said that while the quest for re-election was legitimate, there was the need to put politics side and deal with terrorism and banditry in the country.
He said that the Appropriation Act had been consistently disregarded, saying this had led to the recent protests by local contractors.
According to the lawmaker, no government agency can boast of 10 per cent of execution of the capital component of the 2025 budget, stressing that in most cases, the scorecard reads ‘nil’.
“Our dear country, Nigeria has become a special economic zone: everyone and everything now has a price.
“Pray, Nigerians, we are in the 12th month of the year, 2025. In fact, across government owned enterprises, ministries, departments and agencies, no one can boost of 10 per cent capital budget implementation; in most cases it’s nil.
“Worse is the glaring impunity of relevant officials not bothering to explain to anyone where revenues meant for the implementation of the budget have disappeared to.
“Local contractors occupying the offices of the Federal Ministry of Finance, retired police officers taking over the gates of the National Assembly, while kidnappers freely choose where to strike every single day
“We must not continue on this sorry path. Both the ruling party and opposition must put aside politics and prioritise the people’s welfare.
“Citizens are the backbone of democracy, and their interests should come above all else,” he said.
