Seyi Makinde Denies N50bn Airport Funding Claim by Wike
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who is also the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), refuted claims made by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), that President Bola Tinubu provided N50 billion to upgrade the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan. During a town hall meeting in Katsina on Tuesday, Makinde asserted that the Oyo State Government did not receive any such funds from the Federal Government and that the airport upgrade is being financed entirely by the state.
He emphasized the importance of adhering to constitutional protocols regarding the transfer of presidential power, promising to transmit power to the Vice President if he is unavailable. Additionally, Makinde committed to addressing the issue of out-of-school children and advocated for the devolution of mining powers to the states.
He encouraged Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in preparation for the upcoming 2027 elections.
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