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 Ogun State House of Assembly has received a formal notification from a former Deputy Minority Leader , and member representing Abeokuta South one State Constituency, Hon. Lukman Atobatele, announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) citing internal conflict and lack of a clear direction from the PDP Leadership as part of the reasons for his defection. Reading Atobatele's correspondence today during the plenary, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, disclosed that the lawmaker attributed his defection to “internal crises, leadership disputes, and a lack of clear direction” within the People's Democratic Party at both national and State levels. The letter added that his decision was guided by the interest of his constituents, stressing that “as the representative of Abeokuta South Constituency One, my priority is to ensure my constituents benefit from a stable and progressive polit...

In recognition of outstanding service to community service, the Ogun Central Senatorial Community Development Council has confered an award of selfless service to the grassroot on the Clerk/ Head of Legislative Service in the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Sakirudeen Adebakin and other dignitaries, describing them as worthy representatives, who keep interest in effective community  development service in Egbaland. Presenting the awards, during the Senatorial Executive meeting held at Kuto, Abeokuta, the Senatorial Chairman, Engr. Funsho Ayeni, noted that the development of community remained a task that the awardees had placed at the forefront of the years of service to the Council both at the Senatorial and State levels.  Presenting the award to Adebakin, the Grand Patron of the Senatorial CDC, Alhaji Raimi Bakare, noted that the award was a result of a careful review and assessment of the years of actions by the awardees to the Council, which had led to the fac...

Ogun State House of Assembly has concluded the defence of the 2026 budget proposals by the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of Government in the State with a clear message to all the MDAs to ensure that public resources are planned, allocated and utilised in a transparent, efficient and impartial manner to promote quality service delivery. The Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. Musefiu Lamidi threw the challenge to all Heads of MDAs today, while concluding the exercise at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, enjoining them to prioritize accountability, probity and value for government resources. Hon. Lamidi in company of his Vice, Hon. Wahab Haruna and other chairmen of the House Sub-Committees, called on all the heads of the various agencies to share in a collective responsibility to deliver a 2026 budget that is realistic and truly responsive to the aspirations of the people. "On behalf of the Finance and Appropriation Commi...

Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Environment has conducted an on-the-spot assessment on the fencing of the public access road linking Eredo-Alase and other six neighbouring villages in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area, following its earlier warning against the alleged closure of the road serving the villages. The House Committee members led by Hon. Samsideen Lawal, during an on the spot assessment visit to the site today directed the State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development to immediately move into the site to enforce compliance to the State Master Plan by the said company, and ensure that the existing road leading to the six villages in the axis is not affected by the controversial fencing by the company in the area. The House Committee also warned the said Lateef Adekunle Ajayi (also known as 'Lati Iyana') from Obafemi-Owode Local Government Council to immedately stop the ongoing fencing of a public access road leading to six villa...

Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Finance and Appropriations chaired by Hon. Musefiu Lamidi, has directed the State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) to immediately address the indiscriminate parking of vehicles under the Kuto Flyover in Abeokuta, and enforce compliance to traffic rules to restore orderliness around the Kuto Roundabout to enhance public safety and traffic flow in the area. The Committee gave the directive during the ongoing 2026 budget defence by Ministries, Departments and Agencies while taking on the Ministry of Transportation, at the Assembly, Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Committee Chairman attributed the persistent gridlock at the location to driving against traffic, indiscriminate loading and offloading of passengers by commercial vehicles amongst others. The Committee also charged the Ministry of Transportation to align the development of the Gateway Airport with the State’s economic agenda to ensure the proje...

Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, led by Hon. Musefiu Lamidi, have lauded the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development for surpassing its 2025 revenue target and sustaining effective collaboration with the Assembly towards achieving a well planned environment. The the House Committee gave the commendation, when the State Commissioner in charge of the Ministry, TPL Olatunji Odunlami, led other agencies under the Ministry to defend their 2026 budget proposals before the State lawmakers. They urged the Ministry to for deepen the synergy with the Ministries of Environment, as well as Works and Infrastructure to strengthen coordinated planning, enhance service delivery and ensure sustainable urban development across the State. Responding, Mr. Odunlami stated that the Ministry’s 2026 budget would focus on proactive development planning, aimed at creating a conducive environment for socio-economic growth through sustainable physical...

Ogun State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Mr. Abdul-Nojeem Olayinka it earlier screened to be appointment as the new Auditor-General for Local Governments. The confirmation of Olayinka's appointment followed the adoption of the report of the Committee of the whole House presented by the Deputy Speaker Bolanle Lateefat Ajayi, seconded by the Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye and supported by the whole House through a voice vote. Hon. Ajayi moved later moved the motion for the confirmation of the appointment of the nominee, seconded by the Minority Leader and supported by the entire House via a unanimous voice vote. Earlier while presenting the report, Hon. Ajayi stated that the Committee had thoroughly reviewed Mr. Olayinka’s curriculum vitae, credentials and responses during the screening process and found him suitable for the appointment, after which the Speaker directed that the House approval be conveyed to the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for the swearing...

Members of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation led by Hon. Musefiu Lamidi, representing Ado-Odo/Ota II State Constituency, has solicited increase and prompt release of funds for the State Ministry of Health and its allied agencies to so as to achieve better budget implementation in the next fiscal year. This, the House Committee noted would help boost capital development to aid medical service delivery, thereby improving on the performance of the outgoing year. He made the call, when the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker led other members of the teams from the health sector to defend their budget proposals before the Committee during the ongoing 2026 budget defence at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The House Committee stressed the need to improve on the capital performance of the sector in the next fiscal year; stressing that the Assembly would closely monitor performance to ensure accountability and value for money. The House Committee also commend...

A member representing Ijebu- North State Constituency and former Minority Whip of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Rasheed Kashamu has dumped the People's Democratic Party ( PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress citing irreconcilable differences and divisions leading to the polarisation of the party at the State and national levels. Reading Hon. Kashamu's letter today at the plenary, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide said the lawmaker formally notified the House of his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and his decision to join the APC, citing factional disputes at the national level and leadership tussle at the State level as reasons for his defection. The new decampee to the APC, said he aligned his decision to join hands with other Progressives in the State to support Governor Dapo Abiodun’s strides under Iseya Agenda and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to him, "after a review of the current state of affair...

Ogun State House of Assembly will from Monday, 15th to Tuesday, 22nd December, 2025 play host to Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government in the State for the defence of the 2026 Appropriation Bill commencing from 10.00am each day.  A release signed by the Clerk/ Head of Legislative Service,  Mr. Sakiru Adebakin, enjoined all Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government to abide by their schedules for the exercise.

Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly today commenced the 2026 Budget Retreat interfacing with the State Commissioner  for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, his Budget and Planning counterpart,  Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan as well as Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya to review the outlook, key components and structure of the 2026 State Budget of Sustainable Legacy. Declaring the retreat which was held in Ibadan open,  the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, noted that the exercise was designed to achieve more than a review of figures, explaining that it served as an opportunity to strengthen institutional capacity, improve collaboration between the Legislature and the Executive and reinforce "the Assembly’s commitment to a governance framework that is modern, accountable, and service-oriented". He stressed the need for the lawmakers to be thorough in their oversight  and remain conscious of public expectations, positing that “we must also be mindful...

The Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Lands and Housing has invited Hon. Mutiu Adedeji, alleged agent to Mr. Moshood Olatokunbo, alongside the petitioner’s lawyer, Mr. Bukola Howells, to appear before it with all supporting documents on the ongoing land dispute at Jibowu Village in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area. The fresh summons followed a petition filed by Mr. Franklin Bashir Akins accusing Mr. Olakunle Olalekan Joseph, Mr. Mathew Akintoye and the Baale of Jibowu Village of compulsory land acquisition, land grabbing, and land racketeering at the Village. The Committee, chaired by Hon. Damilola Soneye, in company of his Vice Chairman, Hon. Samsideen Lawal and other lawmakers including Honourables Olakunle Sobunkola, Lukman Adeleye, Lukmon Atobatele, Dickson Awolaja Waliu Owode, and Babatunde Tella, held a follow-up meeting today which had in attendance, the State Surveyor-General, Oladele Ewulo and Mr. Moshood Olatokunbo, who had earlier been invited for clarification on...

Barely 24 hours after the presentation of the ₦1,668,997,993,125.44 year 2026 appropriation bill by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, titled: the Budget of Sustainable Legacy", to the State House of Assembly, the bill has scaled second reading as members engaged in extensive deliberation on the fiscal proposal. The debate on the appropriation bill followed the motion moved by the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. Musefiu Lamidi, seconded by Hon. Wahab Haruna and supported by the whole House through a voice vote. Leading the debate on the appropriation bill, Hon. Lamidi noted that the budget was a testament to the shared commitment of the current administration in ensuring continuity, consolidation, and responsible governance. " It reflects the collective aspiration of our people for sustained development, effective service delivery and an economy that continues to expand opportunities for all. Honourable colleagues, the Budget of Sustain...

  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has presented the Year 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1,668,997,993,125.44 before members of the State House of Assembly, with N624.76bn proposed as recurrent expenditure and N1.044tn allocated to capital expenditure. This next year budget, christened the: “Budget of Sustainable Legacy,” was presented during the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide. Giving the breakdown of the 2026 fiscal expenditure plan, the Governor explained that personnel costs would take N167.92bn;  while consolidated revenue charges were pegged at N65.80bn, with public debt charges put at N99.98bn; just as overhead costs would gulp N291.06bn, with N1.044tn meant to take care of capital projects. On sectoral allocation breakdown, the Governor Abiodun disclosed that education would take N275.40bn representing 17%; while the Health sector was allocated N210.59bn amounting to 13%; adding that Housing and Community Development wo...