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The Digest:

Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has released documents he claims prove Oyo State received ₦50 billion in federal intervention funds for victims of the 2024 Ibadan explosion, funds he alleges Governor Seyi Makinde diverted for political use. The disclosure comes days after Makinde challenged Fayose to provide evidence of the transaction.

Key Points:
  • Fayose published documents showing ₦50 billion federal intervention for Ibadan explosion victims
  • He accuses Makinde of releasing only ₦4.5 billion to victims and diverting the rest
  • Makinde had earlier challenged Fayose to provide proof of the fund’s receipt
  • Fayose claims the governor used the money to finance presidential ambitions
  • He challenged Makinde to sue him if the allegations are false
  • Fayose also hinted at having evidence on Oyo State’s actual IGR figures
  • The dispute highlights deepening internal conflicts within the PDP
When private meetings become public accusations and documents replace denials, what’s exposed isn’t just a transaction, it’s the tension between accountability and allegiance in Nigerian politics.

Sources: Fayose’s Statement, Document Release