Reps Threaten Arrest Warrants Against Federal Polytechnic Officials Over Audit Queries
PAC threatens arrest warrants against the Rector and Bursar of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, over unresolved audit queries.
In Brief
- •PAC threatens arrest warrants against the Rector and Bursar of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, over unresolved audit queries.
- •Officials must appear before the committee on 19 October 2026 to explain procurement irregularities and financial discrepancies.
- •Audit review revealed excess spending of ₦772 million on overheads and a personnel budget variance of ₦268.5 million.
- •The polytechnic has failed to submit audited accounts for 2022‑2024 and to provide required procurement documents.
- •The committee warned that continued absence could trigger enforcement powers of the House.
Why It Matters
The threat of arrest warrants underscores the seriousness of financial mismanagement in public institutions and signals the House’s commitment to enforce accountability. The identified budget overruns and delayed financial reporting could jeopardize funding, affect student services, and erode public trust in the polytechnic system.
Key Details
- Outstanding audit queries
- 3
- Overhead budget excess
- ₦772 million
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