Critics Rebuf Mockers Of Governor’s Poor Budget Delivery (Video)

A video of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, fumbling to pronounce the N605 billion figure during his presentation of the state’s 2025 budget has sparked widespread reactions on social media.

The incident occurred on Tuesday when Governor Okpebholo presented the “Budget of Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo” at the Edo State House of Assembly. The budget reflects a 25% increase over the previous year’s allocation, emphasizing ambitious development goals.

Despite a brief stumble over the figure, Okpebholo continued his address, outlining the allocation of N223 billion (37%) for recurrent expenditure and N381 billion (63%) for capital projects.

“This budget represents extensive consultations and reaffirms our commitment to delivering on our five-point agenda: security, infrastructural development, healthcare, food sufficiency, and education,” Okpebholo said.

Watch the video below;

Highlights of the 2025 Budget

Okpebholo announced a landmark allocation of N162 billion to road infrastructure projects, including the Ramat Park flyover in Benin City, a transformative initiative aimed at modernizing the city’s transportation system.

The video of his slip-up, however, has overshadowed these announcements, drawing mixed reactions online. While some netizens expressed amusement, others focused on the broader implications of the budget’s ambitious plans.

Read some netizens’ reactions to the video below;

@Kayode Aderemi, But if the money is in his custody he will be able to pronounce it clearly

@Nnanna Okoro, Edo people ..enjoy your governor …hope una elected him.

@Ehizz Kenny’s, Okpebholo should get personal teacher at home to brush him up………the disgrace is getting too much for Edo people abeg

@Yas Adinoyi, Hahaha d figure is strange to him of course, as a new governor…
Give him to yrs’ he will not just pronounce it well, he will proclaim it 😜.

As the video continues to trend, political commentators and Edo residents are calling for more focus on the budget’s developmental goals rather than the governor’s momentary verbal misstep.
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