The Osun State Government has debunked allegations that it received only N2 billion from the Federal Government for subsidy palliative.
In a statement signed by Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, the state government clarified that the N2 billion was for subsidy palliative while another N7 billion refund from the Federal Government was designated for infrastructure intervention.
Debunking the alleged statement credited to the All Progressives Congress, APC, he described it as deliberate falsehood and misinformation.
“At the Ipade Imole, Governor Adeleke told the people of the state that the N2 billion released for subsidy palliatives is being disbursed for food palliatives, transport services and refurbishment of health centres. 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 per cent of the total money Osun State Government is committing to infrastructure upgrade.
“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 per cent 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,” the statement read.
The governor also provided details of the proposed infrastructure projects.
They include the dualisation of roads, the 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.
The statement also indicated that due process and compliance with procurement laws are underway.
