The Spokesman and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Akin Rotimi, clarified that the legislators received palliatives, not money, from the President.
This statement further complicates the ongoing debate about the President’s intentions and actions. According to Rotimi, the palliatives were distributed through the Ministry of Agriculture, indicating that tangible goods, rather than cash, were involved.
Adding to the confusion, a presidential aide, Segun Dada, posted on his X social media handle that the President provided palliatives worth N200 million and N100 million to Senators and members of the lower arm of NASS, respectively.
This announcement has raised more questions about the specifics of these palliatives and the transparency of their distribution.
The mixed messages from government officials and the varying interpretations by lawmakers and constituents have created a cloud of uncertainty.
This situation has sparked a debate about the administration’s approach to aiding constituencies and the effectiveness of such measures in addressing the needs of the people.
As the controversy unfolds, clarity is sought on the actual form of these palliatives – whether financial or material – and how they are being utilized for the benefit of the communities represented in NASS.