According to a report by Daily Post on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Adams Oshiomhole, the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, has stated that President Bola Tinubu does not assign other officials to present the annual budget before the National Assembly, stressing that such a responsibility is carried out personally by the President in recognition of the importance of accountability to the legislature.
Speaking on the issue, Oshiomhole said the standard set by the President should serve as an example for every government agency and public institution.
He maintained that agencies operating under the Federal Government are expected to respect the National Assembly and honour invitations or responsibilities relating to legislative oversight.
The former Edo State governor expressed concern over what he described as the attitude of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying the organisation appears to be conducting itself in a manner that suggests it is not fully accountable to the country’s democratic institutions.
According to the lawmaker, no public institution should operate in a way that creates the impression that it is beyond scrutiny or exempt from the constitutional responsibilities expected of government agencies.
He stressed that all institutions must remain answerable to the elected representatives of the Nigerian people.
Oshiomhole further argued that the National Assembly represents the collective voice of Nigerians and should be accorded the respect due to a constitutionally established arm of government.
He maintained that public agencies have an obligation to cooperate with lawmakers in the discharge of their oversight functions.
He also emphasized that compliance with constitutional processes is essential for transparency and good governance, adding that no government-owned institution should act in a manner that undermines the authority of the legislature or weakens democratic accountability.
He said, “You cannot behave as if you’re above the representatives of the people. I refuse to believe that the NNPCL is bigger than the system….See More