The Digest:
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda has called on Nigerians to demand greater accountability from state governors and local government chairmen, citing a significant increase in monthly federal allocations. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja, Yilwatda revealed that states now receive three to four times more funds than before, urging citizens to push for tangible development at the subnational level.
Key Points:
- APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda urges the public to hold governors and LG chairmen accountable.
- He revealed that states now receive 3-4 times more monthly allocations than two years ago.
- Federal monthly disbursements rose from about ₦400 billion to ₦2.2 trillion.
- Yilwatda maintained that President Tinubu’s administration is on the right track.
- The event also addressed human trafficking, described as a dangerous transnational crime.
- ADC accused Yilwatda of hypocrisy, citing APC’s acceptance of “profligate” governors.
- Imo State government cited increased wages and infrastructure as evidence of improved spending.
Sources: Leadership Newspapers
