Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has queried President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of $1 billion for the procurement of security equipment to fight Boko Haram insurgency, describing it as “pooling of public funds for the purpose of funding President Buhari’s reelection as well as the coming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States.”

The governor demanded to know whether or not the $1 billion was from the Excess Crude Account (ECA), adding that; “it will be illegal and against the principle of federalism that operates in Nigeria for the President, who is the head of just one of the federating units to approve spending of fund belonging to the three tiers of government without the consent of heads of other federating units.

In a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, and signed by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose asked; “When did the National Assembly approve the spending of the $1 billion? Or can the President spend $1 billion belonging to Nigerians without the approval of the National Assembly?”

He said “Nigerians required explanations from the federal government as to where the $1 billion will be sourced because the President lacked power to unilaterally spend money from the Excess Crude Account. Not even when there is a pending suit by Ekiti State Local Council Chairmen, challenging the powers the 36 state governors to purportedly execute the constitutional duty of the Federal government without the their consent.”

“Another question the federal government must answer is; which insurgency are they buying arms worth N370 billion to fight? Is it the same Boko Haram that they told Nigerians they completely defeated?

“Since they said they have defeated Boko Haram, and later told Nigerians that they had ceasefire agreement with the insurgents, what else do they need a whopping sum of $1 billion (over N370 billion) for; if not to fund the 2019 elections?

“Also, up till now, the government is yet to give satisfactory explanations as to the abduction and return of the Dapchi School Girls. With the hurried approval of $1 billion, is it not being reinforced that the Boko Haram insurgency has become a source of looting public fund by this government?

“It is on record that Transparency International (TI) once said in its report that some top military officials in the country were feeding fat from the war against Boko Haram by creating fake contracts and laundering the proceeds in the United States, United Kingdom and elsewhere.”

The governor reiterated his challenge to the federal government to make available to Nigerians, how the money released by international donors for the fight against Boko Haram was spent.

He said; “Like I have maintained, they are building a very huge financial war chest towards the 2019 elections and our treasury is daily being looted to achieve this. One of such means is the $1 billion approved by the President, purportedly for the procurement of arms to fight a Boko Haram insurgency they claimed to have defeated.”


http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2018/04/fayose-queries-buharis-approval-of-1bn.html

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$1bn is too much for Bokoharam..

In cases like this, you won't see Igbos voice out but when it comes to Yoruba and SW matter, they turn to parrots in Senate and House of Reps, opposing anything that will favour Yorubas and South West in general.

Ordinary special status bill for Lagos, they wanted to die. But they dare not question the North.

Just as PDP did under Jonathan.

Alariiwo:
$1bn is too much for Bokoharam..

In cases like this, you won't see Igbos voice out but when it come to Yoruba and SW matter, they turn to parrots in Senate and House of Reps, opposing anything that will favour Yorubas and South West in general.

Ordinary special status bill for Lagos, they wanted to die. But they dare not question the North.

You deceive no one. You're no Yoruba. What does fayose statement have to do with the Ibos? You must be one of those dirty head slammers up north with unkempt beards.

When did the National Assembly approve the spending of the $1 billion? Or can the President spend $1 billion belonging to Nigerians without the approval of the National Assembly?”
“Since they said they have defeated Boko Haram, and later told Nigerians that they had ceasefire agreement with the insurgents, what else do they need a whopping sum of $1 billion (over N370 billion) for; if not to fund the 2019 elections?

“Also, up till now, the government is yet to give satisfactory explanations as to the abduction and return of the Dapchi School Girls. With the hurried approval of $1 billion, is it not being reinforced that the Boko Haram insurgency has become a source of looting public fund by this government?
This government kept shoting itself on the foot

Karhal29 see ur Parosident

This is terrible. Where is serap and other civil society organisation where are the lawyers

It's a pity

Cretaceous:


You deceive no one. You're no Yoruba. What does fayose statement have to do with the Ibos? You must be one of those dirty head slammers up north with unkempt beards.

I owe you no explanation..

If you don't like my comments, jump and pass.

Buhari is pretending to be fighting corruption to loot Nigeria dry because he see that is what average Nigeria want to hear now he will be running to London to allow the issue of $1 billion he approved rest.

Hmm.

Alariiwo:
$1bn is too much for Bokoharam..

In cases like this, you won't see Igbos voice out but when it comes to Yoruba and SW matter, they turn to parrots in Senate and House of Reps, opposing anything that will favour Yorubas and South West in general.

Ordinary special status bill for Lagos, they wanted to die. But they dare not question the North.

Hush! Which people have consistently stood against this government even before elections hence the blunt refusal to give any substantial votes from the SE and SS to those APC demons? Is that not the reason the Eastern Region is being served a raw deal as far as equality and inclusiveness are concerned in d governance structure of this administration? Have u once spoken in defence of the Igbo and even acknowledged their foresight? Did ur people in the Senate not vote against South Eastern Development Commission in the NASS?

Now that all we said is coming to pass because u n ur people thought u were doin Igbos by voting the devil himself are we supposed to be bothered? What people like Obasanjo are experiencing is buyer's remorse and like him, roll up ur sleeves and work hard to remove this plague u consciously voted in because ur son would be VP.

You are one of those that say the votes of the 5% are inconsequential so u consequential ones should do all things of consequence to correct your error.

I think lie Mohammed should be invited by any of the private television stations to explain to Nigerians what the $1b is meant for because he said bokoharam has been completely defeated.

Nigeria will be great again.




God bless PMB




PMB till 2023

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God bless PMB




PMB till 2023

Whosoever did this to you in real life I pray that it shall not be well with such a wicked soul because this is nothing but demonic wickedness and influence in high places. Visit the nearest MFM Church for counseling and spiritual bath before it is too late. Your case is not ordinary, take my words serious.

The talkative governor

Alariiwo:
$1bn is too much for Bokoharam..

In cases like this, you won't see Igbos voice out but when it comes to Yoruba and SW matter, they turn to parrots in Senate and House of Reps, opposing anything that will favour Yorubas and South West in general.

Ordinary special status bill for Lagos, they wanted to die. But they dare not question the North.

Last I checked the sw is the reason buhari became presigoat of the sh!thole


The sophisticated should enjoy their change/chain


They should handle their wahala

APC is learning fast from GEJ and Dasuki's election campaign strategy.

Election budget

Alariiwo:
$1bn is too much for Bokoharam..

In cases like this, you won't see Igbos voice out but when it comes to Yoruba and SW matter, they turn to parrots in Senate and House of Reps, opposing anything that will favour Yorubas and South West in general.

Ordinary special status bill for Lagos, they wanted to die. But they dare not question the North.

Deal with ur one nigeria we igbos are no longer interested

Jonathan spent N2,1B so Buhari is spending less just N1b u dey shout fayose Wetin consign you there

but this days eeh, naija sef

Shocking Percentage of Nigerians don’t have Access to Sanitation as Country Lags Behind Others

He actually has a very good point!
Pay attention to the message and not the messenger.. anyone can be used to deliver the message!

It is crystal clear that PMB APC lead Govt is worst than we can Imagine.To borrow $1 Billion Dollar to Fight Boko haram that APC told us have being technically defeated few months ago is reaĺly questionable. We are dying in starvation and here we are playing political gamicks.
Why can't we channel that loan and energy in building at least one ultra mordern refinary?

Alariiwo:
$1bn is too much for Bokoharam..

In cases like this, you won't see Igbos voice out but when it comes to Yoruba and SW matter, they turn to parrots in Senate and House of Reps, opposing anything that will favour Yorubas and South West in general.

Ordinary special status bill for Lagos, they wanted to die. But they dare not question the North.

the beard headslammer has spoken

They have seen that is the only way they can get that election war chest.has they,e already removed subsidy,another warchest.they are indeed learning from pdp very fast.

NwaAmaikpe:



APC is learning fast from GEJ and Dasuki's election campaign strategy.