The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) alleges that the state government’s distribution of ₦20,000 palliative payments is intended to influence voters ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued in Osogbo on Wednesday, the APC Campaign Council said the payments to workers and other beneficiaries are politically motivated and amount to “vote-buying in disguise,” rather than genuine welfare support.
APC points to the timing and method of the disbursements, saying the direct bank transfers to civil servants, residents and even NYSC members raise questions about the government’s intentions so close to the polls. The party argues that state resources are being improperly used to secure electoral advantage.
The allegations presented by the APC are reported without confirmation or response from the Osun State government in the provided accounts.
