Members of the Opposition Caucus in the House of Representatives have expressed strong concerns about the Federal Government’s alleged failure to implement the 2025 Appropriation Act, warning that this undermines legislative authority and fiscal transparency.

The caucus, led by Hon. Fred Agbedi, reached the resolution after an emergency meeting held on Sunday and announced plans to convene a strategic session on Tuesday to deliberate on what it described as pressing national and legislative issues.

According to the lawmakers, top of the agenda is the reported non-implementation of the 2025 budget throughout the fiscal year, despite the National Assembly’s approval of all loan requests submitted by the Executive arm of government.

The opposition lawmakers alleged that funds appropriated for capital projects were not released, despite repeated assurances from key government officials to the House.

They further disclosed that the caucus is weighing the option of demanding accountability within the finance sector, including a possible call for the removal of the Minister of Finance and the Accountant-General of the Federation.

The officials are accused of misleading the House with assurances that the capital component of the 2025 budget would be fully implemented and that outstanding payment obligations would be settled before the end of the year.

The caucus warned that the failure to release capital funds has stalled critical infrastructure projects across the country, worsened economic hardship, and eroded public confidence in the budgetary process.

They cautioned that continued disregard for budget implementation could weaken democratic checks and balances and reduce the National Assembly to a rubber-stamp institution.

Beyond budgetary concerns, the opposition caucus said it would demand certified true copies of all bills passed by the 10th Assembly, along with the votes and proceedings of both chambers and all gazetted laws.

The caucus explained that the move has become necessary following recent amendments and alterations to tax laws, which it said require closer legislative scrutiny.

The meeting will also review the performance of the minority leadership in the House amid concerns that some leaders may have fallen short in defending opposition positions and holding the Executive accountable.

The caucus said corrective measures would be considered where necessary, adding that the venue for Tuesday’s meeting would be communicated to members in due course.