-The opposition claims the Federal Government diverted funds meant for the national census to support the 2023 election campaign, with no explanation of the money’s whereabouts.
-Originally scheduled for May 2023, the national census has been indefinitely postponed under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with no new date announced.
-A total of N234bn was allocated for the census, but concerns have arisen about the lack of accountability and the unaccounted-for funds following the delay of the census.
-The ruling APC dismisses opposition claims, assuring that the census is a critical national project and efforts are ongoing to conduct it soon, emphasizing the importance of accurate population data.
-The opposition calls for an investigation into the fate of the census funds, urging that any unspent money be returned to the federal government’s coffers.
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