A civic advocacy organisation, AdvoKC Foundation, has criticised the 10th National Assembly over what it described as its “perpetual recess culture” and refusal to disclose lawmakers’ attendance records, accusing the federal legislature of undermining transparency and accountability.
In a statement made available to The PUNCH, AdvoKC Communications Manager, Luqman Adamu, raised concerns that the National Assembly had spent more time on recess than in active plenary despite mounting national challenges, including insecurity, inflation and the rising cost of living.
Adamu noted that the Senate and the House of Representatives commenced their annual statutory recess on July 23, 2026, only weeks after returning from previous legislative breaks, including those observed during the Easter and Eid-el-Kabir holidays.
According to him, the pattern has raised concerns over the legislature’s commitment to its constitutional responsibilities of lawmaking, oversight and appropriation.
He said, “It is a question of whether the institution constitutionally charged with lawmaking, oversight, and appropriation is actually doing its job.”
