Szymon Hołownia is facing mounting pressure after revealing in an interview on Kanał Zero with Krzysztof Stanowski that he had purchased 1.5 hectares of land — complete with a cottage and a barn — for just 20,000 złoty (roughly $5,000). However, in his official asset declaration, the Speaker of the Sejm valued the property at nearly half a million złoty, sparking a wave of questions and speculation online.
“Rundown Property” Raises Eyebrows
The controversy began after Hołownia’s appearance on Kanał Zero, where he claimed to have bought the land from an “elderly woman” for a fraction of its current estimated value. Commentator Piotr Wielgucki was quick to point out the discrepancy between the purchase price and the valuation listed in Hołownia’s asset disclosure.
Opposition politicians quickly seized on the issue. PiS MP Przemysław Czarnek called on Hołownia to publicly clarify the situation, citing Wielgucki’s findings and demanding clear answers.
Panie Marszałku @szymon_holownia, prosimy o odpowiedzi na poniżej stawiane pytania ⬇️ https://t.co/oDbLfeguju
— Przemysław Czarnek (@CzarnekP) May 8, 2025
Online users joined the chorus, with many raising their own questions. Among them, Sebastian Łukaszewicz queried whether Hołownia owns a residential building of approximately 100 square meters and an outbuilding of around 70 square meters — structures that, according to him, were not listed in the most recent asset declaration filed on April 30, 2024.
Will Hołownia Address the Controversy?
With pressure mounting from both political opponents and concerned voters, the spotlight is now on Hołownia. Will the Speaker of the Sejm offer more transparency about the purchase — or continue to stay silent as questions multiply?
Hołownia replied on the “X” portal:
Dwa PILNE pytania @szymon_holownia:
— 🇵🇱Sebastian Łukaszewicz #Nawrocki2025 (@S_Lukaszewicz) May 8, 2025
1. Czy posiada pan budynek mieszkalny (pow. zabudowy ok. 100 m2)?
2. Czy posiada pan budynek produkcyjny usługowy i gospodarczy (pow. zabudowy ok. 70 m2)?
Budynków tych nie ma w obecnym oświadczeniu majątkowym marszałka z 30.04.24.