“Lagosians are now interested in knowing if it is true the Speaker is spending the taxpayer’s money judiciously or not.'' Lagos EFCC LagosAssembly Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been urged to interrogate the financial misappropriation crisis rocking Lagos State House of Assembly, as allegations and counter-allegations are now in the public domain.
He also urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Lagos State Government to give an account of all monies received as donations for the COVID-19 palliatives and how the money was spent. “This gives all State Assemblies and our Judiciary freedom and direct access to monies from Federal Allocation,” Onitiri said.He pointed out that there is therefore need for State Assemblies to be prudent and transparent in public spending. Onitiri explained that the allegations against the Lagos State Assembly were that the Speaker is misusing public money for himself and his wife.
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