PRP Slams Bauchi Government Over Alleged N29 Billion Overhead Spending in Six Months

Bauchi State Government Embroiled in N29.6 Billion Overhead Expenditure Scandal.

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State has unleashed scathing criticism on the state government, accusing it of reckless spending and blatant disregard for the welfare of its citizens. According to a statement signed by Hon. Abdulazeez Haruna, secretary of the PRP in Bauchi State, the party is appalled by the alleged expenditure of ₦29,627,828,398.53 by the Office of the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG) in just six months ¹.

This staggering sum, reported by WikkiTimes, is equivalent to more than three times the total budget allocated to the SSG office for the entire 2024 fiscal year, which stands at N9.1 billion. The PRP has condemned this “outrageous expenditure” as a slap in the face of Bauchi State residents, who are struggling to make ends meet amidst economic hardship.

Key Concerns Raised by PRP:

– Lack of Accountability and Transparency: The PRP believes that this reckless spending indicates a clear lack of accountability and transparency in the government.
– Mismanagement of Public Funds: The party demands to know what constitutes this massive overhead expenditure and who the beneficiaries are.
– Call for Investigation: The PRP has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to launch a thorough investigation.

PRP’s Demand for Action:

The party has called on Governor Bala Mohammed to take immediate action to curb this trend of profligacy, emphasizing that the people of Bauchi State deserve better. The PRP has also urged citizens to join them in demanding accountability and transparency from the government, vowing to ensure that those responsible for this scandal are held accountable.

As the people of Bauchi State continue to grapple with economic hardship, the PRP’s allegations have raised critical questions about the state government’s priorities and handling of public funds. Will the government take decisive action to address these concerns, or will this scandal become another instance of unchecked corruption?