EXPLAIN TO NIGERIANS! Peter Obi Challenges Akpabio, Gov. Makinde Over Dispute Regarding Alleged N30bn Additional allocation To States
Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, has intervened in the ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde regarding the alleged disbursement of an additional N30 billion allocation to state governors by the Federal Government.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has raised concerns about the utilization of the funds, urging governors to provide transparency and accountability in their expenditure amidst reports of the supplementary allocation aimed at mitigating hardship among citizens.
In response, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State vehemently refuted Akpabio’s claims, dismissing them as baseless and unfounded. Makinde emphasized the importance of factual accuracy and urged the public to disregard the allegations.
Peter Obi s entrance into the fray signals. a broader engagement with the intricacies of governance and fiscal management at the state and federal levels. As a candidate representing the Labour Party, Obi’ s involvement underscores the significance of transparency and accountability in public finance administration.
The dispute highlights broader concerns about fiscal governance and the need for clarity regarding the allocation and utilization of public funds. As. stakeholders continue to engage in dialogue and scrutiny, the Imperative of responsible governance and effective utilization of resources remains paramount.
In navigating this complex terrain, stakeholders must prioritize transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making to foster trust, uphold democratic values, and ensure the effective delivery of services to citizens across the nation.
Akpabio’ s allegation
The Senate President said: “Unverified reports have it that state governments in the last few months have received additional N30 billion from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), outside their normal allocations from the federation account, to assist them in ameliorating the food situation.
So we believe that every state government should utilise the funds received towards ensuring that food is available.”
Makinde has rejected Akpabio’ s claims, dismissing them as mere propaganda intended to incite public sentiment against governors.
The Oyo state governor, in a newsletter, said: Let me say it clearly, for Oyo State and my colleagues (36 State Governors), there is nothing like N30 billion being given for food security to the states, and I stand to be challenged.”
Peter Obi shared his perspective on the debate through his official X handle, advising governors to utilize the
controversial funds judiciously.. Peter Obi said: “Recently, the Senate
President, Senator Godswill Akpabio announced that a staggering financial support of N1. 1 trillion, amounting to a sum of N30 billion each was doled out to the State Governors to help ameliorate the present hardship in the country.”
He said: While the Federal Government
is to be commended for making such a huge support, considering the difficult times people are going through, it is pertinent, for the interest of good governance and transparency, that the details of the disbursement of such support be explained further, so that the public, the masses for who the support is meant, can follow through and ensure that it is utilized appropriately to the
Obl however encouraged state governors to collaborate in ensuring that resources are transparently invested in productive ventures to address current challenges
and promote future national development.
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