Controversy Trails Makinde’s N63.5bn Govt House Renovation Plan

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s plan to renovate the Agodi Government House with ₦63.5 billion has sparked backlash from opposition parties and civil groups, who describe it as extravagant and misplaced. Critics, including the APC and SPN, accuse the governor of fiscal recklessness amid economic hardship. Makinde defended the cost, citing inflation and FX instability, and said the project includes infrastructure upgrades.