Group Raises Alarm Over Makinde’s Alleged N2bn Summit Spending

A civic group, Save Oyo Movement, on Sunday accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of spending about N2 billion on the political summit recently held in Ibadan and called on anti-graft agencies to investigate the spending and other alleged misuse of public funds.

The group, through its coordinator, Akeem Oladiti, said it would petition the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission over what it described as questionable spending linked to the governor’s political activities.

According to the group, concerns were raised over how funds allegedly meant for public needs and support for victims of the January 2024 Ibadan explosion were being managed. The group claimed a large part of money received from the Federal Government for victims had been diverted into political activities connected to Makinde’s wider ambitions.

The organisation also alleged that billions of naira had earlier been spent on political events in the state, including the Peoples Democratic Party convention held in Ibadan in November 2025 and activities linked to a controversial coronation process.

It claimed the latest opposition political summit in Ibadan was organised to advance the governor’s vice-presidential ambition and questioned the use of state resources for such political engagements.

Save Oyo Movement said it was not opposed to political ambition but argued that public funds should not be used in ways that affect governance or citizens’ welfare. It said the allegations raised made it necessary for anti-corruption agencies to examine the spending and determine whether there was any abuse of public resources.

The group also argued that with growing economic pressures and public needs in the state, government spending should be subject to scrutiny, especially where large political gatherings are involved.

Its demand for investigation adds another layer of controversy around the Ibadan summit, which has already drawn political reactions from both opposition and ruling party figures.

As of the time the allegations emerged, there was no official response from Governor Makinde or the Oyo State Government on the claims.

The development may increase calls for accountability over public spending in the state, especially as political activities linked to the 2027 elections continue to gather pace.