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Return Tinubu’s ₦30 Billion Now, Fayose Tells Oyo Governor.
According to Nivo News, former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has demanded that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, return the ₦30 billion intervention fund released by the Federal Government to support victims of the January 16, 2024 Bodija explosion in Ibadan.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Fayose made the call after Governor Makinde publicly admitted that the fund had remained unused since it was received. In a statement issued on Thursday through his spokesperson, Femi Philips, the former governor described it as surprising that the Oyo State government failed to inform residents about the receipt of the ₦30 billion, as well as an additional ₦20 billion balance, until public controversy emerged over the total ₦50 billion intervention package.
He argued that since the governor had acknowledged keeping the ₦30 billion in a bank account since 2024, the money should be returned to the Federal Government to ensure it is deployed for the benefit of the explosion victims. Fayose added that the Federal Government has adequate structures to directly reach those affected, especially if the state government has chosen to politicise their welfare.
The former governor further noted that the funds would have generated significant interest while sitting idle in the bank. He estimated that ₦30 billion left untouched for about 18 months would have accrued no less than ₦4.5 billion at a 10 per cent interest rate, insisting that Governor Makinde should therefore return at least ₦34.5 billion to the Federal Government.
Fayose stressed that transparency and accountability are essential requirements of public office, explaining that he raised the issue to highlight what he described as hypocrisy in the handling of the matter by the Oyo State governor. He accused Makinde of selectively revealing details of his meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while failing to disclose information about the intervention funds requested and approved for the explosion victims.
According to Fayose, if the governor had not publicly highlighted aspects of the presidential meeting that favoured him while concealing the approval of the ₦50 billion intervention fund, the controversy would not have arisen. He also cautioned Makinde against politicising the issue and dragging the President’s image into what he described as personal political ambition.
He warned that selective disclosure of information that benefits one party while withholding details meant to support others would not be tolerated, adding that efforts to damage the President’s reputation for political gain would be firmly resisted.
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Infrastructure as a Priority: President Bola Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, emphasized that infrastructure is the essential foundation of his administration’s goal of fostering national prosperity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Significance of the New Interchange: During the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16–Ring Road III Intersection connecting Jahi and Gwarimpa, the President described the project as a move toward “freedom of movement” that eliminates chronic traffic gridlock and saves time, fuel, and economic resources.
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Broad Benefits: The President noted that this connection will improve security by removing the congestion that previously hindered movement, while also helping workers return home faster.
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Renewed Hope Agenda: Framing roads as the “arteries of a nation,” the President explained that his administration’s agenda focuses on building critical infrastructure to unlock economic potential and allow Nigerians to thrive.
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National Outlook: Asserting that Nigeria is “not beyond redemption,” the President pointed to the successful completion of the Jahi-Gwarimpa interchange as evidence that focused leadership and political will can deliver results.
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Call for Tax Compliance: Finally, the President urged all Nigerians and FCT residents to diligently pay their taxes and levies, noting that these contributions are vital for the government to undertake further development projects.
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Staff Suspension: INEC has suspended an electoral officer suspected of being involved in the unauthorized release of voter information.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Context of the Breach: The issue emerged after voter registration details for actor and politician Emeka Ike were circulated publicly during a dispute related to a political party primary in the Federal Capital Territory.
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Infrastructure Integrity: Preliminary investigations conducted by the commission concluded that there was no hack of its ICT infrastructure, nor was there a broader breach of the national voter register.
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Method of Access: The data was reportedly accessed through authorized credentials held by a staff member participating in the Continuous Voter Registration process.
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Status of Investigations: INEC confirmed that the involved officer was immediately suspended and removed from their duties pending the conclusion of further investigations.
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Collaboration with Authorities: INEC has finished its internal probe and referred the case to the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and data protection regulators.
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Limited Impact: The commission emphasized that the incident was isolated to a single voter record and did not compromise the data of its more than 90 million registered voters.
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Commitment to Security: Moving forward, INEC intends to enhance its data protection protocols and collaborate with security agencies, civil society organizations, and regulators to ensure the safety of citizens’ personal information.
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Case Adjournment: The Court of Appeal in Abuja has postponed the hearing of an appeal regarding the potential deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties until July 7.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Procedural Delay: The court moved the hearing date from June 25 to allow the involved parties sufficient time to file and exchange their briefs of argument.
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Reasoning for New Date: Although Accord Party counsel, Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), requested a three-day window to file, Justice Abubakar Mohammed explained that the panel’s upcoming official commitments necessitated selecting July 7 as the earliest available date.
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Background of the Dispute: The appeal follows a Federal High Court ruling by Justice Peter Lifu, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC, Accord Party, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for allegedly failing to meet constitutional performance benchmarks.
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INEC’s Position: INEC has challenged this deregistration order, arguing that these parties met the necessary constitutional thresholds by securing elective positions in previous elections and providing certificates of return as evidence.
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Stay of Execution: On June 16, the Court of Appeal previously ordered a stay of execution on the Federal High Court’s judgment, preventing INEC from proceeding with the deregistration until the current appeal is decided.
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Procedural Criticism: The appellate court had previously criticized Justice Lifu for ignoring an earlier order to suspend proceedings, noting that such an action undermined the established hierarchy of the courts.
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Origin of the Suit: The original legal challenge was filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators, who argued that these specific parties failed to meet the electoral performance standards required by the 1999 Constitution and the 2022 Electoral Act.
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