The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation has described Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, as "clueless" and a "total embarrassment" to the people of the state. This criticism stems from Makinde's recent comments on increased allocations from the Federation Account and persistent hunger in Oyo State. The organisation's Director of Media and Publicity, Bisi Oladele, made the statement on behalf of the campaign organisation.
Makinde had acknowledged that Oyo State had been receiving more money from the Federation Account but stated that the increase had not translated into a reduction in hunger. The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation argued that Makinde's admission of increased federal allocation to Oyo State was an indication of the impact of the economic reform policies of the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This, according to the organisation, highlights Makinde's inability to effectively manage state resources.
The campaign organisation questioned why the federal government should be held responsible for how funds allocated to the state were utilised. They asked if President Tinubu should also be responsible for ensuring the judicious use of the allocated funds. The organisation implied that Makinde's comments were a reflection of his shortcomings in governance in Oyo State.
The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation also accused Makinde of opposing local government autonomy in the state. They alleged that he had prevented the councils from functioning independently in order to retain control over state and local government funds. This, according to the organisation, has hindered the effective use of resources to address issues like hunger in Oyo State.
The organisation further criticised Makinde's governance style, stating that his level of intellectual capacity was reflected in his comments. They described his statement as a sad and clear reality of what Oyo State has been going through in terms of purposeful governance in the last seven years. The campaign organisation urged the people of Oyo State to consider the implications of Makinde's leadership.
The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation ultimately urged the people of Oyo State not to allow what it described as Makinde's "cluelessness" to continue beyond 2027. They emphasised that stopping the extension of Makinde's "cluelessness" beyond 2027 was crucial for the state's progress.
The criticism from the Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation highlights the ongoing political tensions in Oyo State. As the state continues to grapple with issues like hunger and resource management, the organisation's comments are likely to fuel further debate about Makinde's leadership and the state's future.
Key points
- The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation criticised Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as "clueless" and an "embarrassment" to the state.
- Makinde's comments on increased allocations and persistent hunger sparked the criticism from the campaign organisation.
- The organisation also accused Makinde of opposing local government autonomy in the state.
