The revelation comes amid widespread criticism of the Presidency for prioritising luxury amidst economic hardship faced by Nigerians.
In August, the Presidency unveiled a new Airbus A330 purchased for President Bola Tinubu.
The announcement was met with backlash from Nigerians who felt the President was neglecting the economic struggles of the masses.
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga later clarified that the jet was not new but a “refurbished jet.”
National Assembly members were also criticised, with many accusing them of being a rubber stamp for the Presidency’s requests.
However, Senator Abaribe, appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, refuted these claims.
Senator Abaribe expressed concern that the failure of the Presidency to seek National Assembly approval undermines the legislative branch’s role in checking the executive.
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that the former Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has urged for calm in response to the Supreme Court’s decision not to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra.
Senator Abaribe, representing Abia South, assured the public that the Igbo community would actively pursue a political resolution to secure Kanu’s freedom.
This statement comes after the Supreme Court overturned a previous appellate court ruling that had dismissed terrorism charges against Kanu.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
