Nigeria’s House of Representatives says it does not need President Bola Tinubu’s presence to respond to concerns about the implementation and oversight of the 2025 national budget. In comments made in Abuja, the House’s Deputy Spokesperson, Rep. Philip Agbese, says the legislature already has constitutional authority to scrutinise government expenditure and to demand accountability from relevant officials. Agbese argues that issues relating to budget implementation and oversight can be handled through the House’s processes, without requiring Tinubu to appear before lawmakers. He frames the House’s role as part of its statutory and constitutional oversight functions, which include examining how funds are used and whether implementation matches approved budget provisions. The remarks are presented as a response to claims or expectations that Tinubu’s involvement might be necessary to explain or address the budget’s execution. Both reports describe Agbese speaking to journalists and maintaining that the House can proceed independently in carrying out its oversight responsibilities.