Akinremi characterized the budget as "thoroughly detailed and pragmatic" in a statement he personally endorsed.
He said, “We at the National Assembly will work with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government to ensure that the budget is passed as early as possible for ordinary Nigerians to benefit.
“It is because of Nigerians that President Tinubu has taken into consideration areas of security, local job creation, macro-economic stability, investment environment optimisation, human capital development, poverty reduction and social security in the 2024 budget of renewed hope.”
The legislator further reiterated that the President did not present an empty box during last week's budget presentation and urged opposition parties to refrain from "misleading Nigerians."
He explained that such accusations can be likened to "a childish behavior and a distortion of facts."
“President Tinubu’s analysis of the budget is well detailed, the first of its kind in recent times. What people don’t know is that Mr. President had earlier submitted a flash drive as a soft copy of the 2024 Budget, which is now being printed out in hard copies.
“As an old, experienced member, I fully understand the due process for submitting the budget, whether hard or soft copies. It is important that we allow the house to do their jobs in partnership with the relevant agencies,” he said.
Addressing the accusations made by Yusuf Galambi, a member of the opposition New Nigeria Peoples Party, who claimed on BBC Hausa last Friday that Tinubu presented an empty document during his budget presentation before the National Assembly on Wednesday, Akinyemi said that while there is a right to criticize the government, intentionally spreading misinformation under the guise of criticism is incorrect. As leaders, we must discourage such actions to prevent unnecessary tension in the political environment.
