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It’s a fabricated lie, govt
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has challenged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to immediately explain the utilisation of the excess revenue amounting to N135 billion, generated in 2024.
In a statement by its state chairman, Adewale Adebayo, at the weekend, the party stressed that the demand for transparency and accountability had become necessary to let the people of the state know how their funds were spent.
According to the party, the 2024 budget approved by the State House of Assembly was pegged at N273 billion, providing a clear framework for revenue generation and expenditure.
“However, reports indicate that the state has realised a staggering N408 billion in revenue, leaving a surplus of N135 billion. This significant deviation from the budget raises critical questions about how these funds have been expended or are being allocated.
“We believe that governance is a social contract that must be founded on trust, transparency, and accountability.
“Governor Adeleke and his administration must provide a detailed breakdown of how the N135 billion excess revenue was utilised. The people of Osun deserve to know the specific projects or programmes funded with this surplus.
“Governor Ademola Adeleke promised to be open to the general public while contesting, but we have observed that his government is shrouded in secrecy. This should stop forthwith to enhance public trust and foster an inclusive governance process.
“We heard from reliable sources that the Osun State Government is mopping up money through a surplus budget, among other means, against the 2026 election.
“The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) is committed to advocating for good governance and the prudent use of public resources. Osun State citizens deserve to see tangible developmental strides from the resources available to the government,” Adebayo said.
When contacted, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, said the claim by the former chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) was a fabricated lie, stating that there was no money spent that was not budgeted for.
He said, “On the issue of mopping up money for the election, it is also another lie; that is his imagination. The election is coming up in 2026. Where did Adeleke mop up the one he used when he was not in government?
“There is no APM in Osun State, even the IPAC thing is used as a political merchant platform by some politicians without credibility,” Alimi said.