David Oluokun raises concerns over alleged use of Oyo State and local government funds for an APM rally in Akure, calling for investigation and accountability.
Concerns have been raised over allegations that public resources belonging to Oyo State and its local government councils may be used to finance political activities associated with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), including a planned zonal rally in Akure, Ondo State.
The allegation was raised in a statement by Elder David Oluokun, Coordinator of BSA Voice of Reason Media and RHAIN, who questioned the reported arrangements to mobilise political officeholders and aides from Oyo State for the event.
According to information circulating among political observers, selected local government chairmen, councillors, supervisory councillors, special assistants, Park Management System (PMS) chieftains and other political appointees are allegedly being lined up to attend the APM rally scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, at The Dome in Akure.
The controversy centres on claims that local government funds could be used to cover transportation, accommodation and other logistical expenses associated with the gathering.
If established, the allegation would raise questions about the management of public resources and whether funds allocated to grassroots administration are being deployed for partisan political purposes.
Oluokun’s concerns come amid ongoing debates about Oyo State’s financial commitments and the spending priorities of the state government under Governor Seyi Makinde.
Critics of the alleged arrangement argue that deploying public resources to finance political activities outside the state would be difficult to justify, particularly when local government councils are expected to meet the developmental needs of their communities.
They maintain that public funds should be prioritised for essential services, including healthcare, education, road infrastructure, sanitation and workers’ welfare, rather than being committed to political gatherings.
The critics have also questioned the rationale behind the alleged mobilisation, arguing that the reported expenditure, if confirmed, could represent a misplacement of priorities at a time when government finances require careful management.
Another major concern is the alleged involvement of local government allocations in funding the proposed rally.
Stakeholders have stressed that local government councils have responsibilities to residents within their respective jurisdictions and that their financial resources should be managed transparently in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
They argue that using council funds to support a political event in another state, if proven, could raise serious questions about financial accountability, the purpose of the expenditure and respect for local government autonomy.
Oluokun’s position, as conveyed in the statement, reflects concerns about the possible use of public institutions and resources for partisan objectives rather than addressing the immediate needs of the people.
However, the allegations have not been independently substantiated, and no documentary evidence confirming the approval or disbursement of public funds for the rally has been presented in the information available.
Against this backdrop, observers have called on the Oyo State House of Assembly, relevant anti-corruption agencies and civil society organisations to examine the allegations and establish whether public resources have been committed to the planned political gathering.
They believe an investigation would help clarify the source of funding for the reported mobilisation, determine whether any public expenditure has been authorised and establish whether the proposed arrangements comply with existing financial regulations.
Those advocating for scrutiny have emphasised that accountability in public spending is essential to maintaining public confidence in government institutions.
They have also urged the relevant authorities to ensure that local government allocations are protected from any potential misuse and directed towards projects and services that directly benefit residents.
As of the time of filing this report, the Oyo State Government and the leadership of the state’s local government councils had not issued an official response addressing the allegations.
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