Adebayo Critiques Senate for Rejecting Military Spending Probe

Adewale Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), criticized the Nigerian Senate for rejecting a proposal to investigate military spending, despite increasing insecurity in the country. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Adebayo emphasized that accountability in defense expenditures is crucial for troop morale and that Nigerians deserve transparency regarding security fund utilization.

He pointed out that the substantial budget allocation of ₦5.413 trillion for defense and security has not yielded positive results, questioning whether the funds reach the armed forces and are utilized properly. During the Senate debate, Adam Oshiomhole proposed a review of military expenditures, arguing that security funds require greater scrutiny.

However, the Senate ultimately adopted a resolution on insecurity without approving the investigation into military spending. Opeyemi Bamidele defended the Senate's decision, stating that scrutinizing military expenditures during active conflict could harm national security efforts.

The debate was sparked by a rise in bandit attacks and kidnappings in Oyo and Kwara states.