The Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has come under heavy criticism from the Southwest caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for approving the spending of public funds on a trip to
London, United Kingdom by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Monsurat Sunmonu and wives of members of the House of Assembly.
The party, which described the trip as a waste of Oyo State resources said it was laughable that the Action Congress of Nigeria government in Oyo State would send wives of House of Assembly members to London for training on “Husband Support.”
PDP Zonal Publicity Secretary, Hon. Kayode Babade, who condemned the trip in a release issued today alleged that over N50 million was approved for the trip.
“As we write, the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu is in London with wives of members of the House of Assembly,” the statement read.
“We learnt they will be spending eight days in London to undergo training on ‘Husband Support.’
“Also with them are retinue of aides of the Speaker and some Principal Officers of the House of Assembly.
“They are presently accommodated in Custom House Hotel, London and yesterday (Sunday), the Speaker led them on a shopping spree in Peckham.
“The hotel where they are lodge is about £100 per night, with 10 nights paid per person, making £1,000. On hotel accommodation alone, over £50,000 will be spent on this trip that has no single benefit to the people of Oyo State.
“And if we may ask; is it in our constitution to send wives or husbands of House of Assembly members on courses, especially outside the country? Were they voted for?
“In the opinion of Governor Ajimobi, what benefit is Oyo State and its people going to derive from this jamboree on which over N50 million tax payers money is being spent?”