SDP presidential candidate criticizes Senate's rejection of military spending probe

Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party presidential candidate, has criticized the Senate's decision to reject a proposal to investigate military spending, despite increasing insecurity in Nigeria. Adebayo argued that accountability in defense expenditure should not be compromised, emphasizing the need for transparency in how security funds are utilized. Speaking in Abuja, he questioned the effectiveness of government spending on security, noting that significant budgetary allocations have not led to improvements in the nation's security situation. He stated that the issue is not just budgeting money but ensuring it reaches the armed forces and is properly utilized, pointing out that N5.413tn budgeted for defense and security yielded no positive results. Adebayo also criticized the government's approach to tackling insecurity, including the policy of reintegrating repentant terrorists, and called for more effective strategies. He maintained that the country's challenges are surmountable with practical governance and a focus on citizen welfare. On electoral reforms, he advocated for constitutional amendments to ensure the full independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, arguing that the President's power to appoint electoral commissioners undermines public confidence. His comments follow the Senate's rejection of a military spending investigation proposal during a debate on worsening security, which included renewed bandit attacks. During the debate, Se