Tensions Rise As Ondo Governorship Candidates Debate Security Funding

Tensions Rise As Ondo Governorship Candidates Debate Security FundingDuring a debate on Saturday ahead of the Ondo State governorship election, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his opponent, Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), clashed over the allocation and effectiveness of the governor’s monthly security votes. The event, hosted by Channels Television in partnership with the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room and the UK International Development, allowed candidates to outline their plans for Ondo State ahead of the November 16, 2024 election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ajayi accused Governor Aiyedatiwa of receiving N1.2 billion monthly for security, claiming that these funds have not led to noticeable improvements in safety. He pressed the governor to reveal the exact monthly allocation, emphasizing the need for transparency and public accountability.

“I challenge the governor to disclose how much he’s collecting if he claims my figure of N1.2 billion is false,” Ajayi asserted.

In response, Governor Aiyedatiwa rejected Ajayi’s accusations, questioning his credibility regarding state governance. “My brother can’t come here and be lying. Is he even in government?” Aiyedatiwa countered. The governor, however, chose not to reveal the specifics of the monthly security vote, citing concerns over security.

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