Lawmaker says contractors unpaid for recent constituency projects
Chinedu Obika, a member of the House of Representatives, has disclosed that contractors working on constituency projects are still owed for jobs from 2024 and 2025. He explained that this has made contractors hesitant to take on new assignments linked to the National Assembly. According to Obika, budgeted funds for these projects have been approved but not released, leading to zero implementation. He described the situation as a major concern and a challenge for lawmakers trying to serve their constituents.
What we know
- Chinedu Obika revealed that contractors are still being owed for constituency projects from 2024 and 2025.
- He said that although funds were budgeted and approved twice, there has been no implementation or release of the money.
- The non-payment has discouraged contractors from bidding for new projects, as payments are now selective.
- Obika criticized the current administration for not implementing budgeted allocations and said unpaid obligations have accumulated across 2024, 2025, and even 2026.
- He suggested that unpaid contracts are sometimes used as a tool to silence lawmakers who might otherwise criticize the executive.
