The Lagos state house of assembly on Monday frustrated the bid of Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of the state, to present the 2019 budget.
Unlike in the last three years when the exercise went smoothly, the outgoing governor met brick wall in his attempt to lay the budget before the lawmakers.
Ambode had contacted the lawmakers that he was set to present the budget but he was not given the opportunity.
When around 3pm, there were signs that the appropriation bill would be presented, journalists trooped to the assembly.
But 20 minutes later, an official at the assembly briefed the reporters that the presentation would no longer hold.
“I know you are journalists and here for your job but the budget will not be presented today,” he said.
“The speaker and the lawmakers are having a private session and would not like to see people at the lobby.”
As of the time of filing this report, the advance team of the governor were still within the premises of the assembly while the parliamentary session is ongoing. (The Cable)
