Financial expert Kalu Aja has publicly challenged Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, regarding a N1 billion budget appropriation for churches within his constituency. This funding is part of a broader, controversial financial plan that has drawn scrutiny toward both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly.
The Deputy Speaker previously defended the expenditure, noting that the net total of N750 million is intended to support 130 local churches with N6 million each for youth-focused social programs. However, Aja argued on social media that these resources should have been prioritized for infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, or power initiatives. He claimed the Deputy Speaker demonstrates a lack of focus on long-term development, asserting that the money was spent on items like microphones and speakers rather than essential civic facilities.
The N68.32 trillion 2026 Appropriation Act, signed by President Tinubu in April 2026, continues to face intense public debate due to various questionable allocations.
