LadyExcellency:



The power of the purse bestowed on the Legislators provides accountability mechanisms to checkmate the recklessness and excesses of the Executive arm of the government

TonyeBarcanista:


2. The oversight committee recommends projects to the Appropriation committee, the Appropriation Committee cost the project and propose them to the House, the house makes the final decision.

sleazy5:


In as much ad I commend the Lagos -Calabar coastal rail, I agree with the senators that the project was not contained in the two budget proposals sent to it. Senator Ashafa's statement is just a confirmation of the obvious fact. How do you submit a supplementary budget when the original budget has not been passed In as much as the national assembly has its share if the blame the executive should man up to theirs.... This whole mess was orchestrated by them.

Aufbauh:
I have followed up political developments from the twilight of this administration and find it hard to understand the grouse of the senators most especially those from the SE/SS with Rt Hon Rotimi Chubuike Ameachi.
At every turn of time and event they tried fruitlessly to paint this man as the enemy of his people meanwhile they are truly the wolf in sheep clothing. Most times they try to co-opt the Northern senators to buy their sentiment

With the press statement released by Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Senate Committee chairman on road transport, those pathetic souls should hide their heads between their legs in shame.

Freeworldbutfre:

Thank u man. the SS/SE must come back to their scene on time b4 is too late. Is simple let say it was not there b4, but it was fix b4 d committee on lands and transport so how come appropriation committee did not see it.
They should stop using APC to cover up. Pls let them declare for PDP. is normal.

Pennsylvania:


My brother, if you don't know this set of people that's when you'll think they are fighting for the good of everybody, but their tribalism/propaganda stinks, watch how they've refused to hold their own to ransom, yet one of them went to twitter to shamelessly accuse another senator of another region. Talking about double standard.

Freeworldbutfre:

Thank u man. the SS/SE must come back to their scene on time b4 is too late. Is simple let say it was not there b4, but it was fix b4 d committee on lands and transport so how come appropriation committee did not see it.
They should stop using APC to cover up. Pls let them declare for PDP. is normal.

MabraO:


Olodo ponbele ni e
Since wen does supplementary copy translate to supplementary budget?
Na wa oh na comprehension do u this one so

seunmsg:
Senator Ashafa has already clarified all that needs to be clarified on this controversy. The senate calling for Amaechi's resignation is a reckless attempt at face saving. They should simply return the N60 billion Lagos-Calabar coastal railway project to the budget as originally proposed by the transport ministry. That is the only thing Nigerians want to hear.

This is not about Amaechi, party or tribal politics. It's about opening up southern Nigeria for easy movement of people and goods. It's about opening up Calabar's tourist potentials to all parts of the South. This project must not be killed just to satisfy silly political interest.

Aufbauh:
I have followed up political developments from the twilight of this administration and find it hard to understand the grouse of the senators most especially those from the SE/SS with Rt Hon Rotimi Chubuike Ameachi.
At every turn of time and event they tried fruitlessly to paint this man as the enemy of his people meanwhile they are truly the wolf in sheep clothing. Most times they try to co-opt the Northern senators to buy their sentiment.

With the press statement released by Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Senate Committee chairman on road transport, those pathetic souls should hide their heads between their legs in shame.

Remii:
sadly those SS/SE appear like someone that can cut his nose to spite his face

Pennsylvania:
You see how incompetent this Government is, there's nothing it can't do without generating controversy. some claim the omission was from the budget office, others say it was removed by the House of Reps.......so which are we to believe now?
And why were you pointing out Amaechi this Amaechi that? Doesn't he have the portfolio of 'Minister of Transportation', isn't it his job to make sure it is there? We should stop celebrating mediocrity.

VivianUdeogu:
Nwannem, mention one Igbo senator that have spoken in defence of the Lagos-Calabar rail? Dont forget that the rail route would also pass accross states in the SE. Our senators have decided to politicise the whole issue to the detriment of the development the propesed project would have in the SE. Some are even calling for the resignation of Amaechi.

If its the Lagos-Calabar rail or the Lagos-Kano rail, the SW would still benefit from any of the project. They have nothing to lose if one is substituted for another. But our own senators in the SE have chosen to remain complacent over a project that would also benefit our region

modath:
Two things I'd love someone to shine light on are;

1. Why did the constitution give budget presentation rights to the executive & still reposed the powers to re-assign, cut, add, remove in short rewrite to suit the NASS whims & caprices at the same time.?

2. Whose function is more germane i.e who has more authority over a particular budget item defense/inclusion/exclusion (not on funding grounds, just on viability or priority grounds), Is it the Oversight committee of that particular MDA or the appropriation committee of the whole house...

Matured & rancour free engagement would be very nice. Thank you.

Mynd44, Lasticlala ... Good morning...

sleazy5:


You see.... This is the problem with Nigerians. We can't make our views known without being an area-boy. If you have problems with my views counter it responsibly. Don't act like you've never had any form of training.

The minister sent a supplementary copy. Since when does the national assembly receive budget from a minister Or since when is a minister authorized bylaw to send a supplementary copy of his budget to the national assembly Correct me if am wrong

seunmsg:
Senator Ashafa has already clarified all that needs to be clarified on this controversy. The senate calling for Amaechi's resignation is a reckless attempt at face saving. They should simply return the N60 billion Lagos-Calabar coastal railway project to the budget as originally proposed by the transport ministry. That is the only thing Nigerians want to hear.

This is not about Amaechi, party or tribal politics. It's about opening up southern Nigeria for easy movement of people and goods. It's about opening up Calabar's tourist potentials to all parts of the South. This project must not be killed just to satisfy silly political interest.

Sibrah:
PDP is still holding us back with what's left of its influence. 2019 will be PDP cleansing.

modath:


NASS SW/SS/SE... I'm not absolving anyone of them, they are selfish & have no sense responsibility....

Can you even imagine that they were so fixated on fighting the executive & watched like first grade mumus while the NORTH got both Upper & Lower chambers Appropriation committee HEADS!

I'm not trying to stoke tribal ish, but that is straight messed up crap!!!!!

Aufbauh:
I have followed up political developments from the twilight of this administration and find it hard to understand the grouse of the senators most especially those from the SE/SS with Rt Hon Rotimi Chubuike Ameachi.
At every turn of time and event they tried fruitlessly to paint this man as the enemy of his people meanwhile they are truly the wolf in sheep clothing. Most times they try to co-opt the Northern senators to buy their sentiment.

With the press statement released by Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Senate Committee chairman on road transport, those pathetic souls should hide their heads between their legs in shame.

Pennsylvania:
You see how incompetent this Government is, there's nothing it can't do without generating controversy. some claim the omission was from the budget office, others say it was removed by the House of Reps.......so which are we to believe now?
And why were you pointing out Amaechi this Amaechi that? Doesn't he have the portfolio of 'Minister of Transportation', isn't it his job to make sure it is there? We should stop celebrating mediocrity.

sleazy5:


In as much ad I commend the Lagos -Calabar coastal rail, I agree with the senators that the project was not contained in the two budget proposals sent to it. Senator Ashafa's statement is just a confirmation of the obvious fact. How do you submit a supplementary budget when the original budget has not been passed In as much as the national assembly has its share if the blame the executive should man up to theirs.... This whole mess was orchestrated by them.

BeardedMeat:
The cheap blackmail against SE/SS senators who have nothing to do with the incompetence of this administration has been defeated already so look for someone else to blame. Why not blame Jonathan as usual? Mtcheeew.