‘False’ – Oyo PDP group slams Fayose over N50bn claim against Makinde

A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, group in Oyo State, Oyo PDP-Visionaries, has criticised former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, over his claim that Governor Seyi Makinde received N50 billion from the Federal Government as relief funds for victims of the January 2024 Bodija explosion.

The group described the allegation as false and misleading.

DAILY POST reports that Fayose had accused Makinde of diverting part of the N50 billion allegedly received from the President.

The group dismissed Fayose’s claims in a statement signed by its coordinator, Qudus Olayide, and released to journalists in Ibadan on Sunday.

Olayide faulted Fayose for trying to justify the claim by presenting a letter from the Ministry of Finance, which the group said merely contained requests from states and did not indicate any approval or disbursement of funds.

According to the group, it was regrettable that Fayose would attempt to misinform the public in a bid to discredit Makinde, adding that it was even more troubling that he allegedly presented a request letter as proof of approval.

The group challenged Fayose to produce a document showing actual approval or release of the N50 billion, insisting that Nigerians are capable of distinguishing between a request and an approved allocation.

In a strongly worded response, the group stated that “half-education is more dangerous than evil,” arguing that Fayose’s actions reflected a misunderstanding of basic governance procedures.

It further accused the former governor of being driven by personal motives in his attacks on Makinde, describing his conduct as unserious and likening him to a “court jester”.

The group urged Fayose to refrain from actions that could further embarrass him and Ekiti State, noting that as a former two-term governor, he should know better.

Oyo PDP-Visionaries also praised Makinde for what it described as transparent and people-focused leadership, warning Fayose against distracting the Oyo State governor with what it termed “opportunistic and low-level politics”.