Adeleke denies receiving N148bn allocation from FG
…Says Osun APC peddling fake news
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has warned residents of the state against being deceived by All Progressives Congress, APC, of the state with the report that his administration allegedly received N148 billion from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).
Adeleke, who dismissed the allegation through a statement released and signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday, said “we chose to debunk the false reports because we noticed that some respected members of the community are already forming commentaries without ascertaining the truth of the reports.”
“On the verge of mutually assured destruction, Osun APC is in shambles, violently factionalised, deeply fractured and disconnected from vital power sources. That is why the APC is sponsoring fake news even as the party descends deeper into political cul de sac amidst its increasing unpopularity.”
The governor, however, said, “Aside from information available and provided on a regular basis, citizens are also free to reach out to officials for clarifications where necessary. Osun State also operates a robust Freedom of Information management. We always encourage the public to avail themselves of all information channels including the Freedom of Information Act.”
While expressing his disappointment in the Osun APC, Adeleke said, “We find it shameful and a great disservice to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the state chapter of his party always takes every opportunity to drag the Number One Citizen.
“It is unfortunate that at a time when the Presidency and the State Governors are putting heads together to support federal efforts to stabilize the naira and curb inflation, the state APC is dancing on the sufferings of Nigerians, mocking federal challenges in the handling of the national economy.
“The current economic challenge is a national emergency closely linked with the exchange rate and high inflation rate. Mr President and his team are having sleepless nights to address the dislocations with strong support from the Nigerian Governors Forum. Instead of backing up the Presidency, Osun APC is busy drawing political daggers and guns against themselves over the 2026 guber ticket. They care not about the success of national efforts which all patriots agree transcends politics and partisan commentaries.”
He assured residents of Osun that his administration will continue to be transparent in managing the state finances by deploying available resources to workers’ welfare, pensioners care, infrastructure upgrade and expanding the economic base of the state.
He added that, “From monthly allocations, the administration plans for the quarterly payment of half salaries, pension debt and the wage awards aside regular salary payments and other statutory obligations.”
