From all we see and hear, it seems both citizens and their representatives are in the dark about the federal government's 2008 Budget Proposals.
That is why the parliamentarians are lost and furious over the content or lack of it. It is also why their preliminary comments have been largely characterised by dismay, disgust and disbelief.
If the same party controls both presidency and parliament, how come we are saddled with this mystery? Why aren't they on da same page? And why is the administration short on requisite details in what the president laid before the national assembly?
Alas, there is this joke of "passing" the BUDGET by 20th December - i.e. within barely 30 days! We don't know how that provides for "harmonisation" by both chambers of parliament.
Pray, if the legislators can't debate the budget sensibly, how then do the Nigerian people do so? Have a feel? Even the media has been dry! Where now is the chance and need for public data, public scrutiny, public input, and public passion plus ownership?
Most of all, for a servant-leader, where is da consultation???
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