Outrage Erupts Nationwide: Nigerians Urged To Recall All Lawmakers Over ‘National Assembly Betrayal

A northern socio-political organisation, the Northern Patriots, has urged Nigerians to immediately begin the process of recalling all members of the National Assembly, accusing them of betraying public trust and enabling the marginalisation of the northern region.

In a statement signed by its president, Babagida Muazu, the group alleged that the current National Assembly has become “a rubber stamp in the hands of powerful interests within the executive arm of government.”

The Northern Patriots accused the lawmakers of turning a blind eye to the diversion of public funds into projects not captured in the 2025 Appropriation Act, many of which are reportedly concentrated in the South-West region.

“The National Assembly has sold out Nigerians for a cup of garri,” Muazu said. “We are witnessing the most docile and directionless legislature since 1999. They have abandoned their oversight responsibilities, failed to uphold the sanctity of the Appropriation Act, and allowed a sectional agenda to thrive under their watch.”

According to the group, credible intelligence indicates that several new infrastructure and social projects being funded by the Federal Government were never approved by the National Assembly. It alleged that these multi-billion naira projects are being executed outside the budgetary framework and primarily located in one region for political gain.

Muazu described the situation as “a scandal of monumental proportions,” blaming lawmakers for their silence and alleged complicity.

He specifically condemned northern legislators for what he called “a betrayal of their people’s mandate,” accusing them of failing to challenge what he described as “a calculated attempt to economically isolate the North.”

“Instead of defending their constituencies, these lawmakers have become errand boys of the executive,” he stated. “They embark on oversight visits that end in envelopes rather than accountability. They pass budgets they don’t even read, and now they are watching silently as off-budget projects favour one region over millions of northern citizens.”

The group announced that it is mobilising civil society groups, traditional leaders, and youth organisations across the 19 northern states to begin recalling their senators and members of the House of Representatives.

“We can no longer tolerate this level of irresponsibility,” Muazu said. “The North will not remain silent while others feed fat on our collective resources. Any lawmaker who fails to speak against this injustice must be recalled. We will take this message to every ward, local government, and emirate council.”

He also called on Nigerians from all regions to rise in defence of democracy, stressing that the call transcends regional interests.

“This is not just a northern issue — it is a national disgrace,” Muazu concluded. “The lawmakers who have failed to defend Nigeria’s unity, fairness, and transparency have forfeited their legitimacy. The people must now act to restore accountability and integrity in governance.”