APC Candidate Criticizes Makinde's Economic Management

The campaign organization of Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, criticized the state's current governor, Seyi Makinde, for his handling of economic challenges, particularly hunger. They described Makinde as "clueless" and "an embarrassment" following his remarks at an Allied Peoples Movement (APM) town hall meeting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, where he acknowledged that Oyo was receiving increased funds from the Federation Account.

Despite this, Makinde questioned whether the additional revenue had improved living conditions, stating that the state's dependence on federal allocations had fluctuated from over 80% to about 65% and back to nearly 80% since he took office in 2019. The APC campaign organization, represented by its Director of Media and Publicity, Bisi Oladele, argued that Makinde's failure to address hunger despite increased allocations raised concerns about his governance.

They also criticized him for opposing local government autonomy, suggesting he wished to maintain control over state and local governance.