₦airaland Forum

It's indeed Seyi Makinde is frustrated

I love the way Wile is fighting... Share it equal or forget it.

Good2go1:
But till date onbody have been able to indict Obi despite being in opposotion

Same as most... Only allegations.

muyico:
Politics nah investment
Bodija damaged
Make ours governor more richer

I disagree

When public officials speak, the nation listens. When they speak on tragedy, the nation remembers. And when they speak on money, especially public money, the nation must ask questions.

The January 2024 Bodija explosion was not a political incident. It was a human tragedy. In seconds, lives were lost, houses were destroyed, and livelihoods were wiped out. In that moment, Nigerians are not interested in political theatrics. They only want assistance, rebuilding, and accountability.

This is why the current discoveries and discussions involving Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde call for clarification that is clearer than press releases and more powerful than counter-allegations.

The Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, allocates ₦30 billion to address the Bodija tragedy, following a previous promise of ₦50 billion. Governor Makinde's media team confirmed this. According to several sources, victims only received ₦4.5 billion of the total ₦30 billion payout. However, we were informed that the balance was used for reconstruction, infrastructure repairs, and other activities.

Fine. That is the governor's stance. But public accountability does not end with stances. The process begins with questions.

Here are those questions I would love to ask.

First, let's establish the arithmetic. ₦30 billion received. ₦4.5 billion went straight to sufferers. This leaves ₦25.5 billion. We demand to know exactly how the ₦25.5 billion has been spent so far. Contracts issued, deadlines, beneficiaries, milestones completed, and sums paid are all specifics, not vague platitudes like rebuilding is ongoing. First, let's establish the arithmetic. ₦30 billion received. ₦4.5 billion went straight to sufferers. This leaves ₦25.5 billion. Nigerians demand to know exactly how the ₦25.5 billion has been spent so far. Contracts issued, deadlines, beneficiaries, milestones completed, and sums paid are all specifics, not vague platitudes like rebuilding is ongoing.

If reconstruction is underway, it means that not all of the ₦25.5 billion has been spent. So, where is the unspent balance kept? Is it held in an interest-bearing account? In the Treasury Single Account subhead? At a commercial bank? I believe transparency necessitates answers, not assumptions.

Third, many people are muttering but not questioning aloud: if any portion of that money has been maintained in a bank account for months, how much interest has accrued? Public funds earn interest. Interest earned from public funding is likewise public money. Has interest been earned? If so, what amount? What is the plan for that interest?

According to Governor Makinde's media, inducements were demanded to release the remaining ₦20 billion, but he declined. If that is correct, Nigerians should applaud the refusal. However, the integrity of resisting inducements must be matched by the integrity of administering what has been released. One should not cancel the other.

The governor has also linked this incident to a broader political war involving former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and the fault lines ahead of 2027. Politics may explain reasons, but it does not justify opacity. Tragedy funds aren't campaign talking points.

Governor Makinde is widely recognised as one of Nigeria's most visible opposition governors. He has spoken persuasively about democracy, one-party rule, and the need to save institutions. Excellent. Transparency, however, is the most effective defender of democracy. The loudest rebuke to intimidation is transparency. The most persuasive response to criticism is documentation.

Show Nigerians the ₦30 billion ledger. Show us what was spent, what is left, where it is held, and whether it has generated interest. If interest has been earned, explain how it will be used to provide more help to Bodija victims. They claim that sunlight is the best disinfectant.

Politicians should never frame the Bodija explosion as a proxy conflict between them. It should remain as is: a sad reminder that stewardship, not speeches, is the most important test of leadership.

I believe Governor Makinde can rise above the cacophony. Not with hyperbole but with receipts.

Adelodun Adetoyese is an Oyo State-based political analyst, public affairs commentator, and health advocate for the Sickle Cell Lifeline Foundation.

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AMINDA:
Later, Tinubu supporters will try to exonerate Tinubu from attempts to destroy the PDP and every other political party. Tinubu was involved from day one and it had his blessings. Why else would Makinde and Wike be meeting secretly with Tinubu in the presence of Gbajabiamila? Tinubu undemocratically schemed out Obi and Jonathan from contesting under LP and PDP while posturing as the "Southern candidate" when the South clearly did not vote him in 2023.

The Wike we all know would have been calling for his own media chat 24 hours after this. Unfortunately, the Lagos GAC have placed him on a media embargo, which is one of the worst things that have been done to Wike.

Did you read where he said Mr President did not ask him for a favour, but he volunteered

Hmm. I will be back to comment

That's a powerful message there. Thanks to Reno

I wake from dead when everything failed and hope lost.

Prayer won't pay bills

Orlandoo:
What an aberration! A charade intended to mock Nigerians. What we have now is the gathering of thieves parading as lawmakers. Nigeria never had it this bad. Saraki's led 8th assembly has written their names in gold as the only vibrant house of assembly Nigeria has had in the new dispensation. To describe Nigeria as a banana republic under Tinubu is an understatement.

Nothing can be good to you if it doesn't involve confrontation and war war.

Band A is now looking like Band Z ooo.

They only bring it at 1 and took it 5 am

This is one of the best news to read this year

Ibadan, Akobo 1m

Bestmanfornow:
Anambra state is the only state in Southern region that made the top ten list

All thanks to Boko haram and IPOB

Good. Until they start taking responsibility and doing better.

People need to visit the local government chairman's too.

They're the closest to the masses but do nothing.

Anytime they want to gaslight, they will say everyone knows.

They're the everyone and any other opinion does not count.

Impressive. May my name be mentioned among the great soon.

Hmmm

I am coming back to say something

God1000:
With all due respect ma, you disrespected a sitting governor and you should apologize to him and the people of osun state

It's a friendly banter between friends, na you people dey turn everything to something else.

They're after Tinubu not the people's security

Best convention in the history of Nigeria. At least it breaks Wike

pdppower:
Fulani terrorist 20 years imprisonment. Nnamdi Kanu freedom fighter, life imprisonment. Fulani are indeed the owners of Nigeria.

The statement read 15 years on count one and 20 years each on counts 2, 3, and 4, which totals 75 years.

Maxymilliano:
This is exact opposite of what Wike represent ...

That doesn't make Wike a bad person.

There's always a different approach to all issues and you'll go with the one which works for you better.

If you offend me, I will immediately call you out but another person will smile and start keeping marlise

MEGAWATCH:
I think say Wike no dey hear words, he will hear by fire and by madness.


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They will settle it amicably and it will favour Woke more.

Until the court gives a final judgment, they're both doing something illegal, and I say may the best of them win.

None of them is fighting for the common man but for their personal interest.

APC will become like PDP immediately after the primaries. However, they might not survive after 2027.

They should jail this guy once and for all

That's a good development

When a 3rd position is claiming to be the winner of the presidential election, why can't she also do the same for the governorship?

Bluntguy:
Makinde or Wike? Are you kidding me?

So, to you, someone who said you must follow due process and party construction is wrong, but someone who said we must do it our way is right?

chiiraq802:
Name them....... Since Nigerian government is too scared to name them.....

Let Nigerians see the Islamic terrorist sponsors killing innocent Nigerians.

They are the major sponsor and they won't name anything.

Na so so we dey hear for past 12yrs