Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said state governors, rather than President Bola Tinubu, should explain how the gains from petrol subsidy removal are being spent.
Abiodun spoke on Thursday at an All Progressives Congress rally at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode, according to a video of the event shared online by Mirage Eye.
Speaking in Yoruba, Abiodun said governors were better placed to account for the funds because increased allocations to states had resulted from the subsidy removal.
“They want to bring back subsidy. Are they mad? They were asking our leader to explain what he did with subsidy removal gains.
“It is we (governors) that should make such explanations because it is we, state governors, that collect the money,” he said.
Abiodun added that the funds had been used to finance infrastructure and support programmes in the states.
“Besides, what have we been using to build airport, road, schools, housing and incentives for farmers? Isn’t it from subsidy?” he asked.
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