Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa presented the revised 2026 Appropriation Bill of N769.384 billion to the assembly on September 9, raising the state’s original budget of N524.411 billion.
Ondo State House of Assembly warned officials in the 18 local government areas against diverting IGR for personal use.
Mr Oladiji said the payment extended to past chairmen and members of the Ondo State House of Assembly Service Commission.
Olatunji Ifabiyi, the spokesperson for the Ondo State House of Assembly, says lawmakers will not hold a plenary until the speaker, Olamide Oladiji, resigns.
Mr Ifabiyi cited the speaker’s “dictatorial” and “undemocratic” practices as the primary reasons for the action of the lawmakers.
The visit was aimed at seeking the assembly’s assistance, cooperation and logistical support for the zonal coordinator.
The governor said the budget was a strategic blueprint designed to respond effectively to prevailing national economic realities.
Mr Oladiji said the bill was to modify existing law on cultism and unlawful societies in the state.
The Ondo State House of Assembly Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, described the two bills as a proactive step towards enhancing the safety of residents.
They called on the state government to urgently address the issue to avert an industrial strike.
