Outrage As Falana Exposes Makinde’s ₦63bn ‘Palace’ Project, Tears Into Lagos Lawmakers’ ₦45bn SUV Scandal

Speaking on Wednesday during a panel discussion at the 2025 National Conference of Egbe Amofin O’dua in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Falana accused regional leaders of neglecting citizens while pursuing personal luxury.

Falana singled out Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for allocating a staggering ₦63 billion for the rehabilitation of the Government House.

“This is a governor who commutes from his private residence. Now he wants to spend ₦63 billion on renovating the Government House—an amount that could provide electricity and good roads throughout the state,” Falana said.

He also condemned the Lagos State government, alleging that the State House of Assembly had already spent ₦45 billion on SUVs in four years, and is now planning to allocate another ₦20 billion for more vehicles, while many parts of Lagos remain underdeveloped and neglected.

Falana warned that unless political leaders at both state and local levels begin to serve with sincerity and integrity, the South-West would continue to suffer setbacks.

“We’re quick to criticize Abuja for mismanagement, but look at Lagos. After spending ₦45 billion on SUVs in four years, the House of Assembly is now proposing an additional ₦20 billion—all while ordinary citizens live in poverty,” he added.

He lamented the region’s worsening poverty, failing education system, and poor leadership vision.

“Look at Ikorodu—it has been underwater for three days. In saner climes, helicopters would be delivering food to residents. But what has been done here? Absolutely nothing.”