Edun, Bagudu Face Fire in Senate Over 2025 Budget Defence

Senators have launched a fierce attack on finance ministers Wale Edun and Atiku Bagudu in the 2025 budget defence session, amidst criticism over various aspects of the defence sector. The attacks come as senators examine the proposed budget for Defence.

Senate members are criticizing key officials listed on the 2025 budget, including Minister of Finance Wale Edun, his counterpart for Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu, and National Orientation Agency Director General Lanre Ajanaku, among others, in a recent meeting. The lawmakers have expressed concerns over the allocation of funds to these entities, sparking debate about their priorities and accountability. As part of the budget deliberations, senators are scrutinizing the financial allocations for various government agencies, with Edun and Bagudu being at the center of scrutiny. This development marks an escalation in the criticism surrounding the 2025 budget's focus on defense spending.