Gubernatorial candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Oyo State for the 2027 general elections, Chief Adegboyega Adegoke, has declared that the monthly allocation the government is receiving from the Federation Account is enough to develop the state.
Adegoke, who doubles as the Aare Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland, made this declaration during his visit to Oyo federal constituency.
Our correspondent reports that the federal constituency consists of Atiba, Afijio, Oyo West and Oyo East local governments areas.
The ADC candidate while addressing the gathering, explained that the money the Oyo State government is receiving monthly is sufficient to facilitate development across all regions of the state
Adegoke also declared that the autonomy for local governments will be his priority if elected governor.
He said that this will help to ensure accelerated development in all parts of the state.
The ADC candidate also promised to enhance traditional institutions by ensuring that they receive their 5 percent allocation as at when due.
He pledged that he will not disappoint the people of the state when elected.
“Local government administration is more proximate to the people, and if the elected local government executives possess the authority and financial resources to act, the grassroots will be the primary beneficiaries.
“The allocation from the Federal Revenue Account to the state is sufficient to facilitate development across all regions of the state,” Adegoke said.
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