PDP Alleges Gov. Abiodun Of Jeopardizing Ogun’s Future Over LG Allocations
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The political landscape in Ogun State took a dramatic turn when Hon. Wale Adedayo, the Local Government Chairman of Ijebu East, known as Babalawo in political circles, penned a letter alleging misappropriation of local government funds Governor Dapo Abiodun.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rallied behind these claims, calling for immediate action to prevent what they view as the destruction of the state.
Adedayo’s letter, addressed to Chief Segun Osoba, a former governor of the state and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), implores Osoba to intervene and halt what he describes as the “criminal diversion of local government monies” into Abiodun’s private coffers. This revelation has ignited a fresh debate about the role and autonomy of local government authorities in Nigeria.
The PDP, echoing longstanding concerns, asserts that Governor Abiodun’s actions have significantly undermined local government administration since the inception of the APC government in Ogun State in 2019. They accuse Abiodun of violating constitutional provisions concerning local government finances. The PDP’s claims include a call for investigations by various democratic institutions, including the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Security (DSS), and the Ogun State House of Assembly.
The PDP emphasizes their prior warnings about the alleged looting of federal allocations and pandemic relief funds disbursed to Ogun State. Adedayo’s allegations, in particular, cite the disappearance of more than N10 billion into Abiodun’s personal accounts.
The party questions the silence of the Ogun State House of Assembly in the face of these allegations, suggesting complicity. Additionally, they highlight the absence of federal allocations to local governments and the failure to allocate the constitutionally mandated 10% of the state’s Internally Generated Revenue to them.
The PDP contends that individuals like Dapo Abiodun, whom they accuse of financial misconduct, should not be entrusted with public funds. They liken this situation to “cats guarding fried meat’s safety.”
Furthermore, the PDP laments the decline of local government administration, contrasting it with the heyday of 2003 to 2011 when it was a hallmark of the state’s governance. They accuse Chief Osoba and others of remaining silent in the face of these alleged transgressions.
In a pointed remark, the PDP accuses anti-democratic elements, including Abiodun, of resisting local government autonomy, which they claim was enjoyed by the people of Ogun State before the arrival of the current administration.
In conclusion, the PDP issues a rallying cry to stakeholders in Ogun State, urging the State House of Assembly to fulfil its responsibilities. They also call on security agencies
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