The leadership of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), National Assembly Chapter, has strongly denied allegations of misappropriating ₦3 billion in union funds. The accusation was made by a PASAN member, Yusuf Abiola, during a press conference in Abuja, where he called for audited financial statements and operational reports from 2019 to the present.
In response, PASAN Chairman, Comrade Sunday Sabiyyi, issued a statement co-signed by the association’s Secretary, Comrade David Ann Ebizimoh, dismissing the claims as baseless and defamatory. Sabiyyi urged union members and the public to disregard what he described as “unfounded blackmail” aimed at distracting the union from its core mandate.
“Our attention has been drawn to recent defamatory publications regarding financial mismanagement. We categorically deny the libelous allegations concerning our financial management and leadership,” the statement read.
Sabiyyi reaffirmed that the PASAN National Assembly Executive Council has always adhered to constitutional procedures and maintained transparency in managing the union’s finances. He emphasized that accurate records of all financial transactions have been kept and are available for audits if necessary.
The statement further clarified that the alleged ₦3 billion could not have been generated by the union, noting that the combined check-off dues from the 36 state chapters, FCT Zone, and the National Assembly Service Commission do not amount to such a sum.
“It is unreasonable, mischievous, and ludicrous to suggest that the NASS Chapter of PASAN could have expended such an amount—this is a figment of the imagination of our detractors,” the statement added.
The union leadership described those making the allegations as “sore losers” who had contested and lost in the previous elections that brought the current executive into power. Despite the allegations, the PASAN leadership expressed its commitment to addressing members’ concerns and implementing necessary reforms.
“We remain open to feedback and suggestions from our members, and we are committed to making changes that will benefit the association,” the union stated.
