The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has spoken up regarding reports that the 2016 budget was missing from the Senate.
Responding to questions via his Twitter handle, Dogara denied the rumours, terming it an early April Fools prank.
See his tweets below:
1st April arrives too early this year on Twitter. 2016 Budget estimates Stolen @NASS?? Pretty funny stuff! https://t.co/3ZZrZ1gEyh
— Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara (@YakubDogara) January 12, 2016
Check my last tweet. An incredible and award winning April fool stunt. https://t.co/DFl2NfOJtS
— Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara (@YakubDogara) January 12, 2016
It's in the custody of the Clerk to the House of Reps. I can confirm no one has broken into his office. https://t.co/g51zrGy23I
— Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara (@YakubDogara) January 12, 2016
Each of the two Houses got a copy of the Budget estimate. https://t.co/c8YVzoXwpQ
— Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara (@YakubDogara) January 12, 2016