The party has made a claim that the funds in question have either been set aside as a farewell gesture for the governor or have already been utilized for the purpose of financing the recently concluded 2023 elections for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The aforementioned implications were refuted by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, who characterized the PDP as a "unremorseful and recurrently unsuccessful" party.
The Publicity Secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Olusegun Olusola, raised a question in Ilorin on the need for the PDP and the general public to be informed about the specific bank where the funds were deposited and the corresponding amount of interest it has generated.
According to Olusola, who represents the opposition and shares the sentiment of several residents of Kwara state, it is imperative for the governor to provide a comprehensive account of the management of public funds. Failure to do so may result in the pursuit of alternative measures, such as engaging other governmental entities, in order to compel the governor to take appropriate action.
The author enumerated the favored organizations, which encompassed the EFCC and the state Assembly.
As per his statement, in the event that he does not address this matter, we shall resort to using severe measures to compel him to emerge from his introverted state.
One of the proposed measures involves the drafting of a communication to the Nigeria Financial Intelligent Unit (NFIU), which operates as a subsidiary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Subsequently, we are currently strategizing to mobilize a campaign aimed at compelling the state Assembly to recognize its legislative responsibilities and intervene in order to alleviate the perpetual financial burden faced by the people of Kwara.
We want to visit the state Assembly with the purpose of urging the legislators to demonstrate fortitude in their legislative duties, emphasizing their independence from the governor's authority.
The Speaker, Hon. Yakub Danladi, is perceived as a trustworthy individual who possesses the ability to administer justice and fairness, while also safeguarding the interests of the state's constituents. The focus of this discussion is not centered on the opposition of the PDP, but rather on the individuals involved.
The individual expressed curiosity regarding the existence of a personal account containing N17 billion, given the prevailing state of insecurity throughout the region. They highlighted the prevalence of criminal activities, the rising number of out-of-school children, and the overwhelming inadequacy of infrastructure. The individual deemed the situation counterproductive, as the substantial amount of funds remains unused.
Shola observed that many additional techniques are currently being implemented with the aim of ensuring that the governor treats the people of Kwara in a manner consistent with their inherent humanity.