Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola says he never received security votes during his eight-year tenure. Speaking at a June 12 Democracy Day event and panel discussion organised by The Platform, Fashola addressed questions surrounding how security votes are used by state governments. He stated that governors do not personally take delivery of such funds, describing that any revenues accruing to Lagos were handled through established government institutions rather than being placed under his direct control. According to his account, funds associated with Lagos were domiciled within the state’s Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, which he said supports transparency and accountability. His comments come amid continuing public debate in Nigeria over the security vote system and its effect on governance and national security, with many citizens questioning what impact the discretionary allocations have in practice. Across the reports, Fashola’s central claim is that he did not personally receive any security votes while in office.