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Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has denied withdrawing $470 million from the state treasury to sponsor Federal Government's AFCON delegation to Egypt, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV reports that Sanwo-Olu, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and a host of others, had on Saturday stormed Egypt to watch the Super Eagles play Cameroon at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The match, which was monitored closely by Igbere TV, ended with a 3:2 win, with Nigeria qualifying for the next round.

The Lagos State chapter of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, had alleged that Governor Sanwo-Olu personally sponsored the trip with Lagos government money, on behalf of the federal government.

Reacting, however, the governor in a statement issued to Igbere TV by his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, described the story as “fake news.”

He said the governor only flew to Egypt as a delegate of the federal government, while calling on the PDP’s spokesman to “always fact-check before putting pen on paper.”

Full Statement,

“Out attention has been drawn to a press statement by Lagos State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) claiming that the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu withdrew the sum of $470m to take himself and some persons including APC Chieftains to watch the Nigeria-Cameroon match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

“There is nothing farther to the truth than this statement, which follows the same pattern of falsehoods usually dished out to the public by the PDP and its mouthpiece.

“For the avoidance of doubt, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu did not make any withrawal for the purpose of attending the AFCON in Egypt.

“It is a public knowledge that Mr. Sanwo-Olu was named among some other dignitaries to attend the ongoing African football fiesta in Egypt.

“ of the Federal Government delegation to AFCON 2019 are Dr. Ahmed Lawan, as leader of the delegation, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha.

“Governors nominated and approved by President Muhammadu Buhari are His Excellency Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State.

“Also on the list are Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Mr. Habu Gumel, and a Representative of the Presidency; Captain Hosa Okunbo.

“The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, Olusade Adesola, and Muhammad Gambo, the ministry’s Director of Facilities, are also of the delegation, which include a former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, to complete the 11-man list.

“Is it not laughable therefore that PDP will resort to issuing press statements based on fake news on social media? Does it not stand logic on its head to allege that Governor Sanwo-Olu spent $470m to fund a trip that he was nominated as a delegate?

“As we have always stated, we will again suggest to the Lagos state PDP and her spokesman to always fact check before putting pen on paper. Opposition politics is not built on lies and fake news.”

http://igberetvnews.com/823046/afcon-2019-sanwo-olu-speaks-on-funding-fgs-delegation-to-egypt/

Everybody be kriminal!

It is in Nigeria politics to 'accuse and deny'. It is in the blood of the two parties. No constructive criticism and challenges. Only blame game. Which way Naija?

Sad party

Tsw

wtf is this nonsense ? waste of money. this guy is a cretin if this is true

This allegation is baseless. I believe only fools will believe this poo

How much is lagos bugdet then!

Sanwo Baba

Alright

How much them take host the competition

Be like Lagos has gotten one grooving governor. Enjoy in so far as you work for the people. Notin do you.

It is well

hmm

PDP seems to be resorting to telling humongous lies as their strategy as the main opposition party.

Never believe anything until it is officially denied

Okay ooo

We know PDP to be mad

PDP and their lunatic propaganda.

PDP need to check themselves into mental asylums because it is now so clear that all is not well with them upstairs.

But honestly wetin these governors and co go do for egypt?

Okay .

OP is it naira or dollar

That will be childish act if true

RockHard:
PDP seems to be resorting to humongous lies as their strategy as the opposition party.

johnwizey:
We know PDP to be mad

ClearFlair:
PDP and their lunatic propaganda

PDP is looking for relevance

Chei...

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amiibaby:
That will be childish act if true

hucienda:
Be like Lagos has gotten one grooving governor. Enjoy in so far as you work for the people. Notin do you.

orunmila144:
wtf is this nonsense ? waste of money. this guy is a cretin if this is true

Can you people read at all?