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Court Voids ₦110bn National Assembly Vehicles and Allowances Vote

A Federal High Court has reportedly voided the controversial ₦110 billion allocation approved for vehicles and allowances for members of the National Assembly, describing the vote as unconstitutional and not properly justified under public finance rules.

The judgment is seen as a major setback for the legislature’s budgetary approvals, which had drawn criticism from civil society groups and anti-corruption advocates over rising recurrent spending and lack of transparency in public expenditure.

According to the ruling, such expenditure must comply strictly with constitutional provisions and procurement guidelines, stressing that public funds cannot be allocated without proper accountability, due process, and clear public interest justification.

The decision may trigger further legal and legislative review, as stakeholders debate the implications for future budgets and the autonomy of the National Assembly in determining its internal spending.

Observers say the case could set a precedent for tighter judicial scrutiny of legislative spending in Nigeria, especially amid growing concerns over government cost-cutting and fiscal responsibility.