Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has accused the management of President Bola Tinubu of spending Nigeria Liquefied Herbal Gasoline, NLNG, dividends intended for states.
Makinde mentioned each and every state used to be intended to recover from N250 billion from the NLNG bills.
He spoke on Friday at a stakeholders’ assembly at the 2027 price range held on the Global Convention Centre in Ibadan.
Makinde additionally faulted plans to lengthen fee till after the 2027 elections, announcing the welfare of Nigerians will have to come ahead of politics.
“They fooled us. The Nigeria LNG paid dividends to the Federal Govt, which went instantly into the Federation Account, however they spent it.
“So, what will we do? They did the consultancy, reconciled the figures, and each and every state of the federation used to be intended to be paid, however they spent the cash by myself. The Federal Govt spent it by myself.
“Each and every state will have to obtain greater than N250 billion however Tinubu cornered it. We have been making plans against this, recognized initiatives that we will make investments the cash in to additional extend the economic system of Oyo State,” Makinde mentioned.