Ondo Lawmakers to Spend ₦80 Million on Telephone Calls in 2026 Amid Criticism Over Luxuries
January 7, 2026 – Ondo State, Nigeria
A review of the 2026 Ondo State budget shows that the House of Assembly plans to spend ₦80 million on telephone calls, averaging about ₦219,178 daily on airtime for lawmakers.
This expenditure is part of a broader luxurious budget allocation for legislators, including:
₦2.16 billion for 27 Fortuner Jeeps for lawmakers and the Assembly Clerk.
₦245 million for SUVs for the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Majority Leader.
₦85 million for vehicles for the Deputy Speaker.
₦765 million for renovation of the Assembly Complex and official lodges.
Context of Criticism:
Judiciary workers have struck over welfare concerns and lack of financial autonomy, shutting down court operations in Akure.
Reports show the state has spent heavily on vehicles and luxuries while underspending on essential services:
₦2.3 billion allocated for local security (Amotekun) with zero spent.
Only ₦309 million spent on rural water and sanitation projects.
The lavish spending on lawmakers’ perks contrasts sharply with the ongoing disputes and welfare neglect in the judiciary, fueling public criticism of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration.
January 7, 2026 – Ondo State, Nigeria
A review of the 2026 Ondo State budget shows that the House of Assembly plans to spend ₦80 million on telephone calls, averaging about ₦219,178 daily on airtime for lawmakers.
This expenditure is part of a broader luxurious budget allocation for legislators, including:
₦2.16 billion for 27 Fortuner Jeeps for lawmakers and the Assembly Clerk.
₦245 million for SUVs for the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Majority Leader.
₦85 million for vehicles for the Deputy Speaker.
₦765 million for renovation of the Assembly Complex and official lodges.
Context of Criticism:
Judiciary workers have struck over welfare concerns and lack of financial autonomy, shutting down court operations in Akure.
Reports show the state has spent heavily on vehicles and luxuries while underspending on essential services:
₦2.3 billion allocated for local security (Amotekun) with zero spent.
Only ₦309 million spent on rural water and sanitation projects.
The lavish spending on lawmakers’ perks contrasts sharply with the ongoing disputes and welfare neglect in the judiciary, fueling public criticism of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration.
Ondo Lawmakers to Spend ₦80 Million on Telephone Calls in 2026 Amid Criticism Over Luxuries
January 7, 2026 – Ondo State, Nigeria
A review of the 2026 Ondo State budget shows that the House of Assembly plans to spend ₦80 million on telephone calls, averaging about ₦219,178 daily on airtime for lawmakers.
This expenditure is part of a broader luxurious budget allocation for legislators, including:
₦2.16 billion for 27 Fortuner Jeeps for lawmakers and the Assembly Clerk.
₦245 million for SUVs for the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Majority Leader.
₦85 million for vehicles for the Deputy Speaker.
₦765 million for renovation of the Assembly Complex and official lodges.
Context of Criticism:
Judiciary workers have struck over welfare concerns and lack of financial autonomy, shutting down court operations in Akure.
Reports show the state has spent heavily on vehicles and luxuries while underspending on essential services:
₦2.3 billion allocated for local security (Amotekun) with zero spent.
Only ₦309 million spent on rural water and sanitation projects.
The lavish spending on lawmakers’ perks contrasts sharply with the ongoing disputes and welfare neglect in the judiciary, fueling public criticism of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration.
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