Nigeria: Buhari Explains to Senate Why He Ordered Withdrawal of $462 Million Without Approval

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he gave approval for withdrawal of $462 million from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) because he believed the National Assembly would have no objection to his action.

The action being referred to by the president is the purpose of the fund: procurement of 12 Super Tucano aircraft from the United States.

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