Makinde: We Will Retrieve N96bn Stolen Under Ajimobi
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has said his administration will retrieve the billions looted by officials of administration of late former governor Abiola Ajimobi.
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Adisa Taiwo, the governor said this on Wednesday at the commencement of the construction of the 21km Ajia Airport – New Ife Expressway, in Ajia town.
The 21 kilometers road project was awarded at the cost of N8.5bn.
Although the governor did not mention his predecessor’s name, he said the funds stolen in 96 months proceeding his assumption of office would be retrieved.
Ajimobi governed the state for eight years, which is the same as 96 months before Makinde took over.
Makinde said, “I heard somebody criticising us on radio concerning the N100bn bond and was of the opinion that this administration wants to put the state in debt.
“For the period of eight years they spent in all office, they were only preoccupied with how to corner N1bn monthly into their private pockets.
“They spent 96 months in office, that means they have Oyo’s State N96bn with them. We will retrieve every fund that belongs to Oyo people for the purpose of infrastructural development.”
Makinde said his administration will reduce the infrastructure deficit in the state within a short time.
