Osun Govt blasts APC over alleged fake news on subsidy palliative

Osun State Government has debunked claims in what it described as sponsored fake news by the state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), clarifying that only N2 billion has so far been received by the state from the federal government for subsidy palliatives. The state government also explained that N7 billion was a refund from the federal government to the state and has been specifically designated for infrastructure intervention.

In a statement issued on Sunday, October 15, 2023, by the office of the State Governor, the State Government slammed the opposition party for what it called “deliberate falsehood and misinformation by APC’s operatives who are in disarray over the wonderful performance and transparency of Mr Governor at the Ipade Imole which was televised live and live streamed across new media platforms.”

According to the statement, “At the Ipade Imole, Governor Adeleke told the people of the state that the N2 Billion released for subsidy palliatives was being disbursed for food palliatives, transport services and refurbishment of health centers. Procurement orders have already been placed.

“On the N7 billion federal refund, the Governor explained in both Yoruba and English language that it was designated for infrastructure intervention and constitutes less than 20 percent of the total money Osun State Government is committing to infrastructure upgrade.

Mr Governor further provided details of the proposed infrastructure projects to include dualisation of roads, building of overhead bridges, mass solar lighting of major roads, upgrades of hospitals, water intervention projects and Imole Housing estates, all across the nine federal constituencies. According to the Governor, Due process and compliance with procurement laws were underway.

“This government is committed to transparency and accountability in the spirit of open government and Freedom of Information. Our people understand, appreciate and support Mr. Governor and the good intentions of his administration.”

“At a time the Presidency is ashamed of the legacy and profile of the previous APC government in Osun state, the opposition is daily sinking into a sinkhole, getting practically paralyzed and strategically in disorder in the face of a serving Governor with over 90 percent performance approval rating.

“The people who are confused, disorganized and blinded by loss of power are the APC rank and file who daily sponsored fake news that further destroy the opposition party in public ratings. Governor Adeleke remains a deeply honest, accountable and responsive leader whose preoccupation is to deliver good governance and democratic dividends to the good people of Osun state,” Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor, said in the statement.

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