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BODIJA EXPLOSION: Makinde Got N30bn, Remaining N20bn Withheld — Gov’s Aide

Sulaiman Olanrewaju Ph.D, chief press secretary to ‘Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that his boss actually requested a 50 billion naira support from the Bola Tinubu administration.

Reacting to document shared by Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti, who alleged Makinde got a 50 billion naira support in the aftermath of Bodija explosion, Olanrewaju said the federal government released 30 billion naira and withheld the remaining 20 billion naira.

OYOINSIGHT.COM recalled that the Makinde administration distributed 4.5 billion to the victims of the explosion.

The reaction and counter reaction followed last week’s press conference by Makinde alleging that his former colleague governor who is now minister of the federal capital territory, Nyesom Wike promised during a meeting with Tinubu to hold the party down for him. Not happy with the statement, Fayose had replied Makinde, saying he should have been bold to say that a 50 billion naira support came out of the meeting.

FG did not give Makinde N50bn, only N30bn was released – Aide

The Special Adviser on Media to Oyo State Governor, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, has dismissed claims by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, that Governor Seyi Makinde received N50 billion from the Federal Government, describing the allegation as misleading and deliberately disingenuous.

Olanrewaju also denied insinuations that the governor deliberately remained silent over the alleged funds in order to stash the money to support a future presidential ambition.

According to him, Governor Makinde did not receive any such funds from the Federal Government, which, he said, explains why Fayose was unable to provide evidence of disbursement when challenged to do so.

However, Olanrewaju clarified that only N30 billion was released out of the amount requested, while the remaining N20 billion was not accessed due to issues bordering on requests for inducement.

When contacted, Olanrewaju said, “Recent comments attributed to former Governor Ayodele Fayose, alleging that the Federal Government handed N50billion to Seyi Makinde and that the governor chose to stay silent while saving up the money to support his presidential ambition are not only misleading, they are deliberately disingenuous.

“Let us be clear from the outset. The Federal Government did not give Governor Makinde N50billion. This is why Fayose was unable to provide evidence to show the disbursement when asked to do so. In fact, the memo he shared shows what was not disbursed.

“The Federal Government did not give Governor Makinde N50billion. This is why Fayose was unable to provide evidence to show the disbursement when asked to do so.

What exists on record is a request and a promise, not a disbursement of N50billion.

“In the immediate aftermath of the tragic January 2024 Bodija explosion, which claimed lives, destroyed homes, and traumatised an entire community, President Bola Tinubu did not visit Oyo State.

“Governor Makinde travelled to Abuja personally, armed with a comprehensive report of the incident and a formal request for support from the Federal Government. Following that engagement, the Federal Government promised a N50billion support package.

“A promise, however, is not a release. When it was time to act, only N30billion was released. This partial release was accompanied by demands for inducements tied to the disbursement of the balance. Governor Makinde refused. As a result, the remaining N20billion was withheld.

“Was the Governor expected to convene a press conference to announce that the Federal Government had promised N50 billion, released N30 billion, and was withholding N20 billion? Or to publicly litigate negotiations around a national tragedy?

“What matters is what was done with the funds that were released.

“To be clear, Governor Makinde did acknowledge Federal Government support during the inauguration of a transparent committee set up to oversee the disbursement of relief funds. That committee ensured accountability, compassion, and proper use of the funds.

“Of the N30 billion released, some money was transferred directly to victims as immediate support. Whilst the remainder was deployed for rebuilding and restoration. Roads within the affected axis were repaired, reconstruction is ongoing, and a planned memorial at ground zero will honour the lives lost. Policies and security architecture have also been upgraded and strengthened to ensure that such an incident does not recur in Oyo State.

“It is important to underline this point. The N4.5 billion often quoted as announced by the Oyo state government refers to direct support to victims. This represents 15 percent of the total sum released. Governor Makinde found a way of giving 15 percent back to landlords and even tenants as direct support in his usual show of empathy.

“At the same time he ensured that government carried out interventions. Indeed, a visit to the affected areas will show the reconstruction being done. These are verifiable facts.

“So why is this narrative being distorted now?

The answer is not far-fetched. Governor Makinde recently stated, during a media chat, that he would not support President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. This declaration carries weight because he supported him in 2023, a decision he has since openly said he regrets.

“His reason is equally clear: the growing attempt by the current administration and its allies to push Nigeria towards a one-party state. That declaration marked a turning point.

“Almost immediately, political hostilities were activated. Just days ago, in what can only be described as retaliatory manoeuvring, a group aligned with FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike moved to constitute and swear in a so-called PDP Oyo State caretaker committee, in blatant disregard of political reality and party structure. As expected, the only two credible names associated with that effort publicly distanced themselves from the exercise.

“These actions are not driven by principle. They are driven by desperation. The attempt to portray Governor Makinde as dishonest, ungrateful, or disconnected from the structure of his party is dead on arrival. He remains one of the very few serving governors within the PDP. His mandate is rooted in performance, credibility, and the trust of the people of Oyo State, not in backroom theatrics or manufactured outrage.

“Half-truths and outright falsehoods may offer temporary comfort to those who trade in political mischief, but they always collapse under the weight of facts. Nigeria stands at a crossroads.

This is not merely about one Governor or one party. It is about whether we allow fear, coercion, and political intimidation to dismantle our democracy.

“Governor Makinde has made his position clear: he will not be complicit. And if he must stand alone, he will stand. But he is not alone.

“Lovers of democracy, defenders of truth, and ordinary Nigerians who understand what is at stake will stand with him. History has a long memory, and the steps taken now will determine how today’s actors are remembered tomorrow.

Truth does not need protection. It only needs to be told, fully, clearly, and without fear.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/fg-did-not-give-makinde-n50bn-only-n30bn-was-released-aide/amp/

Haaa truths is coming out small small.

press9jatv:
Haaa truths is coming out small small.

And this is the same Makinde boasting that he's qualified to run for the Presidency. Smh.

Federal Government, acting on direct humanitarian gesture by a compassionate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to assist victims, gave Makinde a whopping N50 billion to compensate the victims yet he split it, gave small part to the direct victims and pocketed the lion share. Clean mouth and kept quiet until now that Fayose exposed him.

When EFCC arrests him after office, nobody will believe any attempt by him to blackmail FG that it's because he is in opposition.

All the victims of the 2024 old Bodija bomb explosion should sue him and demand full compensation with interest!

So no inducement requests pre 30 billion released. Are the affected victims not deserving of Oyo State assistance if Federal government did not even provide money.
Money was made from others misfortunes and they expect miseries not to visit their own families

The thing here is, as much as I don't like Tinubu, why did Makinde collect tens of billions from the Tinubu government and still kept quiet about it. He was trying to pass off the money that Tinubu gave him as something from the coffers of the state while at the same time, giving the people of Oyo state the impression that the president abandoned them.

If Fayose hasn't spoken out, who would have known that Tinubu made money available to Oyo state? Money the governor seems to have cornered. Makinde needs to hide his head in shame.

TINUBU is trying is best.... hatred has blindfolded many Nigerians

FreeStuffsNG:
And this is the same Makinde boasting that he's qualified to run for the Presidency. Smh.

Federal Government gave him money to compensate the victims yet he split it, gave small part to the direct victims and pocketed the lion share.

When EFCC arrests him after office, nobody will believe any attempt by him to blackmail FG that it's because he is in opposition.

The victims should sue him and demand full compensation with interest!

exactly. Fayose don exposed him already. I know that once Seyi Makinde leave power in 2027, that's the end of his political career.

Won ti jewo Bo
Why Dennying before??

Samoka1:
TINUBU is trying is best.... hatred has blindfolded many Nigerians

Honestly
There are reasons why some governors can't speak ill of him

I think TINUBU should be bypassing those governors from now on

press9jatv:
BODIJA EXPLOSION: Makinde Got N30bn, Remaining N20bn Withheld — Gov’s Aide

Sulaiman Olanrewaju Ph.D, chief press secretary to ‘Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that his boss actually requested a 50 billion naira support from the Bola Tinubu administration.

Reacting to document shared by Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti, who alleged Makinde got a 50 billion naira support in the aftermath of Bodija explosion, Olanrewaju said the federal government released 30 billion naira and withheld the remaining 20 billion naira.

OYOINSIGHT.COM recalled that the Makinde administration distributed 4.5 billion to the victims of the explosion.
Kukutente23

The reaction and counter reaction followed last week’s press conference by Makinde alleging that his former colleague governor who is now minister of the federal capital territory, Nyesom Wike promised during a meeting with Tinubu to hold the party down for him. Not happy with the statement, Fayose had replied Makinde, saying he should have been bold to say that a 50 billion naira support came out of the meeting.



Makinde: Truth Is Not a Casualty of Political Desperation

By Sulaimon Olanrewaju

Recent comments attributed to former Governor Ayodele Fayose, alleging that the Federal Government handed ₦50 billion to Seyi Makinde and that the Governor chose to stay silent while saving up the money to support his presidential ambition are not only misleading, they are deliberately disingenuous.

Let us be clear from the outset.

The Federal Government did not give Governor Makinde ₦50 billion. This is why Fayose was unable to provide evidence to show the disbursement when asked to do so. In fact, the memo he shared shows what was not disbursed.

What exists on record is a request and a promise, not a disbursement of ₦50 billion.

In the immediate aftermath of the tragic January 2024 Bodija explosion, which claimed lives, destroyed homes, and traumatised an entire community, President Bola Tinubu did not visit Oyo State. Governor Makinde travelled to Abuja personally, armed with a comprehensive report of the incident and a formal request for support from the Federal Government. Following that engagement, the Federal Government promised a ₦50 billion support package.

A promise, however, is not a release.
When it was time to act, only ₦30 billion was released. This partial release was accompanied by demands for inducements tied to the disbursement of the balance. Governor Makinde refused. As a result, the remaining ₦20 billion was withheld.
Was the Governor expected to convene a press conference to announce that the Federal Government had promised ₦50 billion, released ₦30 billion, and was withholding ₦20 billion? Or to publicly litigate negotiations around a national tragedy?
What matters is what was done with the funds that were released.
To be clear, Governor Makinde did acknowledge Federal Government support during the inauguration of a transparent committee set up to oversee the disbursement of relief funds. That committee ensured accountability, compassion, and proper use of the funds.
Of the ₦30 billion released, some money was transferred directly to victims as immediate support. Whilst the remainder was deployed for rebuilding and restoration. Roads within the affected axis were repaired, reconstruction is ongoing, and a planned memorial at ground zero will honour the lives lost. Policies and security architecture have also been upgraded and strengthened to ensure that such an incident does not recur in Oyo State.
It is important to underline this point.
The ₦4.5 billion often quoted as announced by the Oyo State Government refers to direct support to victims. This represents 15 percent of the total sum released. Governor Makinde found a way of giving 15 percent back to landlords and even tenants as direct support in his usual show of empathy. At the same time he ensured that government carried out interventions. Indeed, a visit to the affected areas will show the reconstruction being done.
These are verifiable facts.
So why is this narrative being distorted now?
The answer is not far-fetched. Governor Makinde recently stated, during a media chat, that he would not support President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. This declaration carries weight because he supported him in 2023, a decision he has since openly said he regrets. His reason is equally clear: the growing attempt by the current administration and its allies to push Nigeria towards a one-party state.
That declaration marked a turning point.
Almost immediately, political hostilities were activated. Just days ago, in what can only be described as retaliatory manoeuvring, a group aligned with FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike moved to constitute and swear in a so-called PDP Oyo State caretaker committee, in blatant disregard of political reality and party structure. As expected, the only two credible names associated with that effort publicly distanced themselves from the exercise.
These actions are not driven by principle. They are driven by desperation.
The attempt to portray Governor Makinde as dishonest, ungrateful, or disconnected from the structure of his party is dead on arrival. He remains one of the very few serving governors within the PDP. His mandate is rooted in performance, credibility, and the trust of the people of Oyo State, not in backroom theatrics or manufactured outrage.
Half-truths and outright falsehoods may offer temporary comfort to those who trade in political mischief, but they always collapse under the weight of facts.
Nigeria stands at a crossroads.
This is not merely about one Governor or one party. It is about whether we allow fear, coercion, and political intimidation to dismantle our democracy. Governor Makinde has made his position clear: he will not be complicit. And if he must stand alone, he will stand.
But he is not alone.
Lovers of democracy, defenders of truth, and ordinary Nigerians who understand what is at stake will stand with him. History has a long memory, and the steps taken now will determine how today’s actors are remembered tomorrow.
Truth does not need protection.
It only needs to be told, fully, clearly, and without fear.
Dr Olanrewaju is the Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor.



Credit: The Nation online Newspaper

So no firm denial?
Firm confessions

Shame on Gov Makinde for hiding the money given to him by Tinubu irrespective of the amount

Lol, God no go shame us. The same people that initially denied and challenged Fayose to bring evidence. After Fayose presented fresh receipt, they don dey change mouth now. E shock Makinde how Fayose take get receipt. Makinde truly is a baby politician.
However, the biggest losers here are the Obidients once again. After seeing the official document Fayose presented as evidence, they were still insinuating the document was not a proof the money was released.
The more reason I love seeing them always make a füll out of themselves, you're always on the losing side yet you still allow some paperweight politicians use your head to play table tennis.

Putindbutt:
Lol, God no go shame us. The same people that initially denied and challenged Fayose to bring evidence. After Fayose presented fresh receipt, they don dey change mouth now. E shock Makinde how Fayose take get receipt. Makinde truly is a baby politician.
However, the biggest losers here are the Obidients once again. After seeing the official document Fayose presented as evidence, they were still insinuating the document was not a proof the money was released.
The more reason I love seeing them always make a füll out of themselves, you're always on the losing side yet you still allow some paperweight politicians use your head to play table tennis.

OBIDIENTS are a joke to any political analysis.

Evil!

Got 30bn and victims got nothing!

Why I tend to like Kim Jon Hun at some point!

Makinde would have been tied to a drum and shot with ballistic missile.

Fayose may God continue to bless you, truth is coming out gradually. Makinde syphoning state resourceses anyhow and yet he was busy claiming billionaire before becoming governor. 30b - 4.5b =25.5 b . Makinde where is the remaining money?

yarimo:
one of the mod you mentioned will prevent it from going to front page since the news is against makinde. If it was false fake news against WIKE straight to front page

hmm 🧐🤔

stuffs2002:
OBIDIENTS are a joke to any political analysis.

I swear. Those group of people are terrible politically. I have stopped arguing with them because they are totally empty

Loool , confession time.

Naija politics.

People that knows makinde will tell you he his nothing close to being a gentleman. Let me stop there ...Makinde ke

aribisala0:
So no firm denial?
Firm confessions

Did you read this part in the previous thread or that your thing has started to you

“There is no substance whatsoever. Did the President say anything of the sort? Did the federal government make such a statement? If neither the President nor the federal government said so, who is Fayose to claim it? There was no fifty-billion-naira donation.”

Anyone with half a brain can see that Fayose lied.
The same clown claimed Makinde was angry because he didn't get a ministerial slot
There was no 50bn donation. More importantly, it's now more obvious that these monies are given to opposition states to cajole or coerce them into the ruling party which if they refuse, it becomes an instrument of blackmail.
Same FG that's quick to announce donations to APC states which usually turn audio did not announce this particular donation and I can see their zombies already pushing the blame on the gov for not announcing the donation made to the state.
When Mokwa flood disaster happened in Niger state, the FG announced a donation but the state never received it
When the flooding in Maiduguri occurred, same FG was quick to announce donation which also turned audio and even led to fracas
Now the same FG gave 30bn to an opposition state and kept mum only to later send a minion to the press with some tales in a bid to silence the gov
One can now see why the likes of Wole Soyinka find it difficult to criticize the govt now like they did others in the past
APC's plan to force a one party state will fail eventually and zombies will be ashamed.
Fake stomach infrastructure patriots everywhere

NoToPile:
Loool , confession time.

Naija politics.

Fear of EFCC and severe political consequence in Ibadan.

He collected money or not? So if Fayose had not spoken we wouldn’t have known our gomina cashed out? Oga o

So what did you guys spend #25.5b on?

N30 Billion no be joke o!

Do you have the evidence that he got 50 billion? The governor through his press secretary mentioned 30 billion and not 50 billion. Did you also read the part that says that the 20 billion balance was withheld because the governor refused to cut some soap to the people releasing the fund?

FreeStuffsNG:
And this is the same Makinde boasting that he's qualified to run for the Presidency. Smh.

Federal Government, acting on direct humanitarian gesture by a compassionate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to assist victims, gave Makinde a whopping N50 billion to compensate the victims yet he split it, gave small part to the direct victims and pocketed the lion share. Clean mouth and kept quiet until now that Fayose exposed him.

When EFCC arrests him after office, nobody will believe any attempt by him to blackmail FG that it's because he is in opposition.

The victims should sue him and demand full compensation with interest!

Hope those that abused Fayose over this issue can now apologize to him? He got his facts right. Why didn't Makinde acknowledge receipt of 30b before now or is that a chicken change to forget? I won't be surprised if Otti too has collected different sums from Tinubu, yet keeping quiet , with their supporters abusing Tinubu. Instead of asking their govs to account for all the monies Tinubu gave to them, they are still on Nairaland spewing hate speech. Naso God go dey expose them one by one. Next is Otti.

Kukutente23:
Did you read this part in the previous thread or that your thing has started to you



Anyone with half a brain can see that Fayose lied.
The same clown claimed Makinde was angry because he didn't get a ministerial slot
There was no 50bn donation. More importantly, it's now more obvious that these monies are given to opposition states to cajole or coerce them into the ruling party which if they refuse, it becomes an instrument of blackmail.
Same FG that's quick to announce donations to APC states which usually turn audio did not announce this particular donation and I can see their zombies already pushing the blame on the gov for not announcing the donation made to the state.
When Mokwa flood disaster happened in Niger state, the FG announced a donation but the state never received it
When the flooding in Maiduguri occurred, same FG was quick to announce donation which also turned audio and even led to fracas
Now the same FG gave 30bn to an opposition state and kept mum only to later send a minion to the press with some tales in a bid to silence the gov
One can now see why the likes of Wole Soyinka find it difficult to criticize the govt now like they did others in the past
APC's plan to force a one party state will fail eventually and zombies will be ashamed.
Fake stomach infrastructure patriots everywhere

You must be an OBIDIENTS because you are incurable.

You are still defending Makinde. A man who stole over N30 billion meant for bomb blast victims and even tried to deny it

stuffs2002:

You must be an OBIDIENTS because you are incurable.

You are still defending Makinde. A man who stole over N30 billion meant for bomb blast victims and even tried to deny it

You must be a BATist because you're gone
You're still swallowing Fayose's lies. A man who made claims he couldn't substantiate and even indicted the President in his claim

Dogalmighty17:
The thing here is, as much as I don't like Tinubu, why did Makinde collect tens of billions from the Tinubu government and still kept quiet about it. He was trying to pass off the money that Tinubu gave him as something from the coffers of the state while at the same time, giving the people of Oyo state the impression that the president abandoned them.

If Fayose hasn't spoken out, who would have known that Tinubu made money available to Oyo state? Money the governor seems to have cornered. Makinde needs to hide his head in shame.

You are wrong! Read the post again. It mentioned somewhere that the assistance received was acknowledged before a committee set up for the disaster management.

Is it not clear now that fayose was lying?

No 50b was received.

How he spent the money is not my business. Those accusing him have never been accountable to the people as well. So why are they suddenly forming holy?

stuffs2002:

You must be an OBIDIENTS because you are incurable.

You are still defending Makinde. A man who stole over N30 billion meant for bomb blast victims and even tried to deny it

If you had to take your time to paint a simple sentence to make your point, it shows how diminished you are becoming.

Your space is shrinking so fast.