In a debate held on Saturday ahead of the Ondo State governorship election, Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his rival, Mr. Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), argued that the monthly gubernatorial election They quarreled over allocation and impact. Security vote.
The debate, organized by Channels Television in collaboration with Nigeria’s Civil Society Situation Room and the UK Department for International Development, provided an opportunity for candidates to present their plans for Ondo State ahead of the November 16, 2024 elections. provided.
During the event, Mr. Ajayi claimed that Governor Ayedatiwa receives security votes of NOK 1.2 billion every month and that the large amount of money has not led to any tangible improvement in the security situation in the state.
Mr. Ajayi further urged the governor to disclose the exact amount allocated for security each month, arguing that transparency is important for public accountability.
“If the governor says he is lying about the 1.2 billion naira figure, I demand that he publicizes how much he is collecting,” Ajayi said.
In response, Governor Ayedattiwa dismissed Mr. Ajayi’s claims and questioned his credibility on matters of state governance. “I can’t have my brother come here and lie. Is he in the government?” Ayedatiwa retorted.
But the governor refused to release the monthly security vote, citing safety concerns.
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