Senate Rejects Motion to Probe N1.3 Billion PFIPC Budget Allocation
The Nigerian Senate has rejected a motion to investigate the controversial N1.3 billion budget allocation to the so-called PFIPC, citing ongoing investigation by the ICPC.
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The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday rejected a motion calling for a legislative investigation into the controversial N1.3 billion budget allocation to the so-called Public Financial and Inter-Agency Partnership Council (PFIPC), according to reports from Business Day and Premium Times.
The motion, which sought to probe the legitimacy and purpose of the PFIPC—a body described by critics as a 'fake agency'—was dismissed by lawmakers who noted that the presidency has already directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the matter. The Senate, they said, would await the outcome of the ICPC's findings before taking further action.
As reported by Premium Times, Senate leadership indicated that since the executive branch has initiated an inquiry through the ICPC, legislative intervention at this stage was unnecessary. The lawmakers emphasized that the matter would be revisited based on the investigative report, ensuring appropriate action would follow.
The PFIPC has drawn public scrutiny after its inclusion in the 2026 budget with a significant allocation, despite no prior public knowledge of its existence or statutory backing. The Senate's decision not to proceed with its own probe underscores ongoing tensions between legislative oversight and executive-led accountability mechanisms in public finance governance.