APC takes more desperate measures against raging budget padding scandal

– APC has banned all its lawmakers from speaking openly about the budget padding scandal

– One of those affected is Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara

– Reports say even APC Senators might also be among the lawmakers covered by the ban

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken more desperate measures aimed at stemming the tide of the budget padding scandal currently rocking the National Assembly.

The ruling party has reportedly banned all its lawmakers from talking to the press on matters about the scandal, starting from Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, who is at the centre of the scandal.

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Although it could not be immediately confirmed at press time if APC senators are also under gag, BreakingTimes quoted a source as saying all of APC lawmakers are affected by the ban.

“If the question must be asked about the integrity of the Appropriation Act, certain responsibilities would also be placed at the doorstep of the President, who signed the document that is now adjudged to be padded.

“The question must also be asked that at what point did the executive decide to sign the document and under what circumstance?

“So should the leadership of the House or the National Assembly take the blames alone, because it takes two to tango, as far as passing and signing a bill into law is concerned?

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“So I think the APC has now realised that if it allows the warring parties to continue the macabre dance, the world could also begin to see its failings,” the source was quoted as saying.

NAIJ.com recalls that this development is coming just about 24 hours after the party banned another major actor in the budging padding scandal, Abdulmumin Jibrin from speaking publicly on the matter.

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