Fayose claims Accord Party spent N40bn in Osun governorship election
Ayodele Fayose has alleged that the Accord Party spent at least N40bn during the Osun State governorship election. He made these claims in response to comments by Afrobeats singer Davido, who said the party did not spend money but relied on popular support. Fayose argued that both the Accord Party and the APC spent heavily, exceeding legal limits. He also questioned the distribution of funds shortly before the election.
Key takeaways
- Ayodele Fayose claimed the Accord Party spent no less than N40bn during the Osun governorship election.
- He stated that over N7.5bn was distributed to local governments and wards shortly before the election.
- Davido had alleged the APC spent N110bn on vote-buying, but claimed the Accord Party relied on the people.
- Fayose argued that both major parties spent beyond the legal threshold for election expenditure.
- He said the margin of 66,252 votes between Ademola Adeleke and Bola Oyebamiji was largely due to Adeleke's stronghold in Ede.
