The PDP and APC in Ondo State are engaged in a dispute over the newly signed ₦524 billion 2026 budget that prioritizes expenditures in a way perceived as favoring political officials over residents' welfare.
The controversy surrounding Ondo State's 2026 budget, which totals approximately ₦524 billion, has sparked a fierce exchange between the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa recently signed the budget into law, dividing expenditures into recurrent and capital projects. The allocation of ₦220 billion for recurrent costs and ₦303 billion for capital investments has been heavily criticized by the PDP.
The PDP argues that the budget's provisions reflect a troubling prioritization that benefits political office holders at the expense of the general public. Wande Ajayi, the PDP's Director of Media and Public Communications, issued a statement condemning the government's focus on the comfort of its officials rather than addressing critical needs of residents. This stance highlights a growing concern among citizens regarding the government’s budget allocations and their impacts on public welfare.
As the political rivalry between the PDP and APC intensifies, the debate over the budget raises important questions about governance priorities in Ondo State. Observers will be watching how these accusations influence public perception and whether they lead to broader discussions on fiscal responsibility and accountability in state government spending.
