Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the outer city zone of Ibadanland, Oyo State, have warned Governor Seyi Makinde to avoid extravagant spending and financial mismanagement.
Their concerns arise from recent controversies over several state government projects, particularly the proposed ₦63.5 billion renovation of the Agodi Government House.
Also cited was the payment of ₦14.3 billion for the purchase of an Instrument Landing System, ILS, intended for the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, which is currently undergoing upgrades.
The stakeholders noted that the same project had earlier attracted a full payment of ₦42 billion, with an additional ₦10 billion released later by the state government.
The party leaders made their position known in a communique issued at their quarterly meeting held on Wednesday at the APC Secretariat along New Ife Road in Egbeda Local Government Area.
They stated, “Oyo State cannot be classified as financially buoyant, despite the fact that Governor Makinde receives over ₦22 billion from federal allocations in addition to nearly ₦10 billion generated internally every month.
“With a public debt hovering around N500 billion, it is alarming that the state government continues to embark on projects that do not align with prudent fiscal planning. These funds, especially those accruing from the removal of fuel subsidy, should be saved or invested in sustainable development for the future.”
Among the signatories to the communique were Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe (JP), Rasaki Akilapa, Lekan Adeyemo, Sule Suara, Alhaji Isiaka Alimi, Hon. Kunle Jenrade, Moshood Erubami, Muniru Adebayo, Yinka Folarin, and Bashorun Billy Ogundele.
Also present at the meeting was Senator Yunus Akintunde, who represents Oyo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. He attended in a show of solidarity with the party leadership.
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