Popular social commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM) has caused a big online uproar after criticizing the Ekiti State Government for what he called a terrible and cruel spending plan for healthcare in their 2026 budget.
In a video that went viral on social media, VDM strongly blamed the Ekiti State Governor and members of the House of Assembly for putting their own comfort before the lives of people.
He warned that “God will punish” them for their bad leadership.
He said, “God will punish you.
Not just you, but every member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly. When you don’t fear God, you will enjoy His punishment.”
According to VDM, Ekiti State proposed a budget of around N415.5 billion for 2026, but only allocated N68 million for primary healthcare across the whole state.
He questioned how such a small amount could cover the needs of millions of people, noting that the last population census in 2006 showed Ekiti had about 2.3 million people.
Even if we don’t overestimate, let’s say Ekiti now has over twenty million people. Elderly people, pregnant women, children — and you budget N68 million for primary healthcare?” he asked.
The activist also claimed that just N1.6 million was set aside for drugs, lab services, and medical supplies, while lawmakers were said to have spent much more on themselves.
He listed some of the disputed budget items, including N618 million for honoraria and sitting allowances, N150 million for office furniture maintenance, N24 million for refreshments and meals, and over N100 million for buying office equipment.
He repeated, “You people budget more money for food, furniture and sitting down than for hospitals.
God will punish you.”
VDM also pointed out that some budget entries were repeated and unclear, asking why the government would spend hundreds of millions on new equipment while also budgeting for the upkeep of old items.
He expressed sadness that while government officials and their children get medical care abroad or in private hospitals, ordinary people in rural areas are forced to rely on underfunded primary health centers.