The Federal Government has formally denied allegations that N8 trillion in public funds was expended without the requisite approval of the National Assembly.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, government officials described the claim as baseless and lacking any factual foundation. The alleged unapproved spending has been the subject of intense debate among fiscal watchdogs, civil society organisations, and lawmakers in recent weeks.
The government maintained that all its expenditures have been conducted in full compliance with the Appropriation Act and extant financial regulations. Officials stressed that the administration remains committed to transparency and accountability in the management of the nation's resources.
The denial forms part of a broader effort by the executive arm to address growing concerns over fiscal discipline and the integrity of the public finance management framework. The government urged the public to disregard what it characterised as misinformation intended to undermine confidence in the administration's economic stewardship.
Further details on the specific nature of the allegations and the government's rebuttal were not immediately available at the time of this report.
