Nigeria’s main opposition party has filed legal action against President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of violating the constitution by taking a vacation to Europe without notifying parliamentary leaders. The All Progressives Congress (APC) submitted a summons to the court, citing Section 145(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which requires the president to inform the Senate president and the House of Representatives before leaving the country.
The legal challenge comes amid growing political tensions, with critics arguing that Tinubu’s administration has been opaque in its dealings. Meanwhile, the minister of budget and economic planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has highlighted the country’s financial constraints, noting that Nigeria has one of the smallest national budgets among the world’s most populous nations. This has raised concerns about the government’s ability to fund essential services and infrastructure projects.
In another development, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized Tinubu’s recent push for a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank, warning that Nigeria’s public debt has already reached N166.79 trillion. Atiku called for greater accountability, urging the administration to address existing debts before seeking new funding.
These developments underscore the political and economic challenges facing Nigeria’s leadership, with opposition voices growing louder in response to perceived mismanagement and lack of transparency.
