Lagos Assembly Refutes Claims of Abuja Housing Allocation in 2026 Budget

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 Lagos Assembly Refutes Claims of Abuja Housing Allocation in 2026 Budget

By DD Media Insight

January 27, 2026

The Lagos State House of Assembly has firmly dismissed reports alleging that it made provisions in the 2026 Appropriation Law for the purchase of residential properties in Abuja for its members, describing the claims as false, misleading, and deliberately mischievous.

In a joint statement issued on Monday, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, alongside the Chairman of the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, condemned the report as a calculated attempt to misinform the public.

According to the lawmakers, there is no allocation whatsoever in the 2026 budget for the acquisition of houses in Abuja or any other location for members of the Lagos State House of Assembly. They stressed that the claim was entirely fabricated and driven by political mischief.

“The Lagos State House of Assembly does not operate from Abuja,” the statement read. “Our constitutional responsibilities, legislative functions, and constituencies are domiciled strictly within Lagos State. It is therefore illogical and irresponsible to suggest that public funds would be appropriated for personal housing outside our jurisdiction.”

The Assembly further noted that the 2026 budget is already in the public domain and remains open to scrutiny by Lagos residents and Nigerians at large, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in public finance.

Describing the allegation as part of a broader pattern of election-season propaganda, the lawmakers warned that such narratives are designed to erode public trust, sow division, and undermine democratic institutions.

They also clarified that the House of Assembly’s capital expenditure for 2026 constitutes less than 0.04 per cent of the state’s total capital budget, underscoring the legislature’s adherence to prudence, fiscal discipline, and responsible governance.

“In many fiscal years, the House does not even access its full approved budget,” the statement added.

Reaffirming their commitment to good governance, the lawmakers said the Assembly remains aligned with the objectives of the 2026 Budget of Shared Prosperity, prioritising transparency, efficiency, and the collective welfare of Lagosians.

The Assembly challenged the originators of the allegation to provide credible evidence to substantiate their claims or retract the statements without delay, warning that failure to do so could result in legal action.

Members of the public were urged to disregard the rumour and rely solely on verified information from official and credible sources.

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