APC Chieftain Challenges Governors To Justify Huge Allocations

All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and prominent businessman, Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro, has urged state governors to justify increased federal allocations through sustainable infrastructural projects at the grassroots.

In a statement issued, Adegbenro said governors must effectively utilise federal allocation disbursements to improve primary healthcare centres, educational facilities, and local economic support initiatives.

He argued that with more money now flowing to the states, excuses for poor service delivery were no longer acceptable to Nigerians.

“The President has initiated key policy decisions at the centre, and those given responsibility must actively deliver results,” Adegbenro stated.

He stressed the importance of unified alignment among public officials in advancing the administration’s goals.

Turning to the Federal Government, Adegbenro called on cabinet members to take greater responsibility in delivering government initiatives and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policy vision.

He said public officials at both state and federal levels must actively demonstrate progress in their respective roles.

Adegbenro also challenged opposition figures and former public office holders, including former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, to an open discussion on past administrative track records and public sector performance.

He referenced his family’s long-standing political heritage, noting his relation to the late Chief Alfred Rewane, a prominent figure in the pro-democracy movement, as well as Chief D. S. Adegbenro, Premier of the former Western Region.

He said his background drives his commitment to public accountability and the protection of democratic institutions.

While emphasising areas needing improvement, Adegbenro highlighted the efforts of several public officials, including Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, Minister of Works Dave Umahi, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake, and Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa.

He also noted the youth mobilisation efforts of the City Boy Movement led by Seyi Tinubu, and urged the Ministry of Information to enhance its communication strategy on government projects.

He further urged the Central Delivery Coordination Unit, led by Hadiza Bala Usman, to release periodic performance evaluations for ministries, and called for streamlined administrative processes regarding duty policies for eco-friendly vehicles.

Beyond the call for accountability, Adegbenro announced a self-funded community development initiative scheduled to launch at the end of the month, focusing on water access through boreholes and economic empowerment programmes for women in his constituency.