The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has alleged that governors across Nigeria are diverting local government allocations, pledging to grant full financial autonomy to councils if elected in 2027.
Adebutu made the remarks on Sunday during a meeting with the Egba Traditional Council at the Ake Palace in Abeokuta, where he sought the blessings and support of traditional rulers for his governorship ambition.
He was accompanied by his running mate, Lateefat Sowunmi-Kolapo; the PDP candidate for Ogun Central Senatorial District, Iyabo Obasanjo; the Ogun State PDP Chairman, Abayomi Tella; and other party leaders.
Speaking before the monarchs, Adebutu said ensuring financial independence for local governments would be one of the defining policies of his administration.
“I will do something that will stun this nation and put us in the right direction. Local governments shall get their own money,” he said.
