- The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) is demanding that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke account for a N135 billion surplus in the state’s 2024 budget.
- The state’s 2024 budget was approved at N273 billion, but reports indicate that the state generated N408 billion in revenue, leaving a surplus of N135 billion.
- Governor Adeleke’s administration has been accused of secrecy and lack of transparency in its handling of the state’s finances.
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has challenged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to provide a detailed breakdown of how the state’s N135 billion surplus was utilized. The state’s 2024 budget was approved at N273 billion, but reports indicate that the state generated N408 billion in revenue, leaving a surplus of N135 billion.
According to the APM, this significant deviation from the budget raises critical questions about how the excess funds were expended or allocated. The party is demanding transparency and accountability from Governor Adeleke’s administration, which has been accused of secrecy and lack of transparency in its handling of the state’s finances.
However, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, has dismissed the allegation as a “fabricated lie,” stating that the administration cannot spend money outside its budget. The administration has also denied allegations of mopping up money for the 2026 election, describing it as “another lie”.
