House of Representatives Summons Accountant-General Over Repeated Absences
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the Accountant-General of the Federation and six MDAs over repeated failures to attend legislative sessions.
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The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, and six Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) over repeated failures to honour invitations to appear before the committee.
According to Naija News, the summons was issued following a pattern of non-compliance by the AGF and the named agencies, which the committee described as undermining legislative oversight functions. The Accountant-General, who is responsible for the management of federal government accounts, has reportedly failed to attend multiple scheduled sessions despite prior notice.
Premium Times reported that the committee has issued a warning that it may invoke its constitutional powers to compel attendance if the officials fail to respond to the latest summons. The legislative body emphasized its authority under Nigeria’s Constitution to enforce compliance, particularly in matters relating to public financial accountability.
The summons underscores ongoing tensions between legislative oversight bodies and executive agencies over transparency and accountability. The Public Accounts Committee plays a critical role in auditing government expenditures, and repeated absences by key financial officials may impede its ability to conduct timely reviews.
As of the publication date, no public response had been issued by the Office of the Accountant-General or the six MDAs. The committee has not disclosed the names of the affected agencies, but sources indicate they are key players in federal financial management.