The Senate approved a N68.3 trillion national budget proposal for 2026 on Tuesday. The figure represents the total estimated expenditure for the fiscal year, though it still requires passage by the House of Representatives and presidential assent. Lawmakers advanced the process by passing the first reading of the 2026 appropriation bill during the session.
Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, resigned from his position on Tuesday. He stepped down to contest a senatorial seat in an upcoming election. His resignation follows a pattern of serving officials leaving cabinet posts to pursue political ambitions at the National Assembly level.
A N68.3 trillion budget proposal is being shaped by lawmakers even as ministers resign mid-term to chase Senate seats. Yusuf Sununu's exit adds to the growing list of officials prioritizing political office over executive duty. When cabinet roles are treated as stepping stones to the legislature, governance continuity suffers. This trend signals more political maneuvering than policy focus in the current administration.
