The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned Governor Seyi Makinde's decision to spend N63.5 billion on renovating the Government House, describing it as a "waste of resources" at a time when the state faces more pressing needs.
The criticism came through an official statement signed by APC's Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Olawale Sadare, who urged the governor to reconsider his decision, accusing him of treating Oyo State residents with "utter disdain and disrespect."
Previous Renovation Cited
The opposition party pointed out that the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi had already renovated the Government House to "taste" in 2017, making the proposed massive expenditure unnecessary and questionable.
"We watched keenly as concerned individuals and groups across the globe condemned the decision of Gov. Makinde to record another ugly stride in his penchant for financial recklessness and wasting of public funds through the payment of huge sums on white elephant projects and misplaced priorities," the statement read.
Pattern of Questionable Spending
The APC also referenced previous allegations of financial impropriety, stating: "Interestingly, most of those who did not take us seriously when we raised the alarm on the production of 212,505 copies of exercise books for public school pupils at the rate of N2100 per copy in 2019 are now the leading voices against the same Gov. Makinde."
According to the opposition party, Governor Makinde's address to state lawmakers at the Oyo State House of Assembly was merely "a futile attempt to cover up a case of brazen corruption and impunity."
The governor had announced his plans to renovate the Agodi Government House at the cost of N63.5 billion a few days ago, sparking widespread criticism from various quarters.
As this political controversy unfolds, BenriNews will continue to monitor developments and provide updates on this significant public spending debate in Oyo State.
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