Monitor Oyo govt’s spending ahead of 2027 elections, AAC urges EFCC

The African Action Congress (AAC) from Oyo State has requested the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to closely monitor and scrutinize the expenditure of funds used by the state government in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. The party's aim is to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of public funds, without accusing any specific individual or department of any wrongdoing.

In a statement released on Monday, the Oyo State Chairman of the AAC, Kayode Babayomi, emphasized that the state belongs to all its citizens and that its resources must serve the people. With the 2027 elections approaching, the AAC has formally petitioned the EFCC to maintain vigilant monitoring of the state government's spending patterns during this electoral period.

The party expressed concern that public funds should not be diverted for political or electioneering purposes. They are not accusing anyone of committing a crime but are demanding transparency, vigilance, and accountability in the management of the state's resources. The AAC cited publicly observable developments, including alleged expenditures associated with political conventions, the opening of a new campaign office in Abuja, and other spending that required closer scrutiny during the election cycle.

They are urging the EFCC to investigate any impropriety, diversion, or misapplication of funds discovered during their monitoring. The petition was filed through the party's solicitors, Damilare Adenola and Co. Law Practice, and was made "in good faith and solely in the public interest" to promote transparency and accountability in the administration of public funds in the state.