‘They didn’t understand’ – Tinubu breaks silence on alleged N3.7 trillion budget padding

President Bola Tinubu has said that those alleging
embellishments in the 2024 budget did not understand arithmetic.

Recall that the 2024 budget was shrouded in controversy
following allegations by Senator Abdul Ningi representing Bauchi Central,
saying over N3.7 trillion in the budget could not be traced to any project.

The allegations, which landed him three-month suspension,
stimulated reactions from concerned Nigerians across the country.

Speaking on the matter, Tinubu while hosting the leadership
of the Senate to a dinner to break the Ramadan fast at the State House on
Thursday in Abuja, assured the lawmakers that their integrity was still intact.

“I know the arithmetic of the budget and the numbers that I
brought to the National Assembly, and I know what numbers came back. I
appreciate all of you for the expeditious handling of the budget. Thank you very
much.