Ogun Senator fumes against closed hearing in alleged budget padding scandal

A senator from Ogun State, Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Sen Olamileken Adeola (Ogun West), on Tuesday, ignited controversy by calling for an open session to address allegations of “budget padding” in the 2024 national budget.

The senator, who reportedly expressed outrage during a closed-door session, has become the latest voice amplifying concerns about the spending plan.

Sen Adeola who was visibly angry in a high tone kept saying, “No closed door, let’s do it open.”