Ondo State Assembly Rejects Governor's N531bn Budget, Tension Mounts

The Ondo State Assembly rejected Governor Aiyedatiwa's N531 billion supplementary budget, citing concerns over the rationale for the large additional request with only two months left in the fiscal year. The budget sought funds for ongoing capital projects, recurrent expenditures, salaries, pensions, and new infrastructure works.

Lawmakers accused the executive of poor budget performance and fiscal indiscipline. The move reflects discontent among members, warning against approving a massive budget that could strain the state's finances further.