The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the N40 billion allocated for it in 2025 budget, advocating for the N126 billion it proposed to the National Assembly through its joint committee on INEC and Electoral Matters.
INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu rejected the N40 billion allocation on Friday during a budget defense session before the joint committee of the National Assembly chaired by Senator Sarafadeen Alli (APC, Oyo South).
Prof. Yakubu emphasised that conducting elections in Nigeria has become a significant burden that necessitates adequate funding.
“Our proposal for the 2025 budget requires over N126 billion,” he maintained, adding, “We have detailed documentation outlining how we intend to allocate this amount.”
Yakubu appealed to the National Assembly to support the Commission in fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities, highlighting that the N40 billion allocation would cover less than one-third of the projected expenses, which exceed N126 billion.
Source; (Leadership)
