Don’t Miss This!! Read Also the full news here & the full video of the article.Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said state governors, not President Bola Tinubu, should account for how petrol subsidy removal funds are spent.
He argued that subsidy removal increased allocations to states, making governors responsible for explaining the use of additional revenue. Speaking at an APC rally in Ogun, Abiodun said governors have been using the funds for infrastructure and development.
He dismissed opposition criticism and vowed APC would defeat rivals in 2027. The debate follows Atiku Abubakar’s call to restore subsidy and Tinubu’s rejection of the proposal.
Key Points:
Nigerians may struggle to hold governors accountable for subsidy savings.
States receiving higher allocations could improve infrastructure if funds are well used.
Governors gain fiscal power; federal government shifts accountability burden.
The dispute highlights opaque management of public funds across tiers of government.
With 2027 campaigns starting, subsidy spending becomes a key political battleground.
Abiodun’s stance shifts scrutiny to state governors. Nigerians should demand transparency on how increased allocations are spent as the 2027 election approaches.
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Sources: Punch, Daily Trust
