- Lere Olayinka, repeated the claim on social media, stating that while N50bn was received, only N4.5bn reportedly reached the victims
- Makinde’s Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, dismissed the allegations as unfounded
- The administration emphasised that the response measures were carried out responsibly to restore communities and support victims
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, to provide evidence supporting his claim that the Governor received N50bn from the Federal Government following the January 2024 Ibadan explosion.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Fayose made the allegation during a TVC interview, claiming that only a fraction of the money was used to assist victims of the tragedy that left five people dead, 77 injured, and about 55 houses destroyed.
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His former aide, Lere Olayinka, repeated the claim on social media, stating that while N50bn was received, only N4.5bn reportedly reached the victims.
Makinde’s Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, dismissed the allegations as unfounded and challenged Fayose and his associates to present verifiable proof. “If they have any evidence, they should bring it forward. Claims without proof are meaningless,” Olarenwaju said.
The Oyo State Government reiterated that all actions following the explosion were transparent and aimed at providing relief to affected families.
The administration emphasised that the response measures were carried out responsibly to restore communities and support victims.
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