2027: Alli Campaign Accuses Makinde Of Failing To Tackle Hunger In Oyo

The campaign organisation of All Progressives Congress gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of failing to adequately address hunger and hardship in the state despite increased federal allocations.

In a statement issued by the campaign’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bisi Oladele, said Makinde’s recent comments raised questions about how the state government had utilised its increased revenue.

Makinde, who is the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement, had said on Monday that state governments were receiving more money from the Federation Account but noted that the increase had not translated into improved living conditions for citizens.

Reacting, Oladele said Oyo State’s increased allocation was partly linked to the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He argued that the state government had a responsibility to ensure that the additional revenue was prudently used to improve the welfare of residents.

“If you have acknowledged that monthly, you have been getting more money from the federation account, who are you expecting to come and help you to fight hunger in your state? Is it President Tinubu?” Oladele asked.

The campaign spokesperson questioned why residents were still facing hardship despite the reported increase in federal allocations to the state.

Oladele further criticised the Makinde administration over its handling of public resources and urged Oyo residents to consider the government’s record when making their choice in the 2027 election.

He said the people of the state should not allow the administration to continue beyond 2027, adding that voters would determine Oyo’s political direction at the general election.

The campaign organisation maintained that increased government revenue should translate into tangible improvements in the lives of residents, particularly amid concerns over the rising cost of living.