The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has criticised the 2026 Appropriation Law of the state, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of prioritising the comfort of political office holders over the welfare of citizens.
In a statement issued in Akure on Tuesday by the party’s Director of Media and Public Communications, Wándé T. Àjàyí, the PDP described the budget as elitist and insensitive, citing what it called disturbing allocations to luxury vehicles amid poor funding for healthcare and education.
According to the party, the approved 2026 budget earmarked a total of ₦23.3 billion for government vehicles and transport-related items, including ₦2.1 billion for the purchase of 27 Toyota Fortuner SUVs for 26 members of the Ondo State House of Assembly and one clerk.
The PDP expressed concern that the same budget allocated just ₦69 million for drugs and medical supplies for a population of over 5.3 million people in the state.
The party noted that the allocation translates to less than ₦15 per citizen for medicines for the entire year, describing it as alarming at a time when public hospitals across the state are struggling with shortages of essential drugs.
It further pointed out that the education sector received ₦515 million for educational materials and equipment, an amount it said was far below what was budgeted for lawmakers’ vehicles alone.
“The figures are clear and contained in the approved budget. This is not a budgeting oversight but a reflection of misplaced priorities,” the PDP said.
The opposition party argued that a government that allocates billions of naira to luxury SUVs while underfunding healthcare and education has failed in its basic responsibility to the people.
The PDP called on the Ondo State Government to urgently review the budget and redirect funds to critical sectors, particularly healthcare and education, to address the pressing needs of citizens.
It reaffirmed its commitment to holding the government accountable and advocating for policies that place the welfare of the people of Ondo State above the comfort of political elites.
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