Kolawole, who was Commissioner for finance in the state between 2010 and 2014, said if the state’s resources were properly managed, the state wouldn’t be in the present economic mess.
The former Commissioner who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, said despite the economic downturn in the country, Ekiti State could still afford to pay three months workers salaries, thereby reducing the economic crisis that has crippled the state.
Ekiti is owing workers’ five months salary arrears and several months pension.
Kolawole said the state could still pay the salaries of workers from money the government had received in form of refunds and palliatives in the last few months, if the administration in the state was sincere.
The former Commissioner said the economic crisis in the state was being compounded because Fayose was running the government on a negative goodwill, having failed to attract support from developmental agencies, institutions as well as well meaning citizens of the state.
Specifically, Kolawole challenged Fayose to explain why he is owing local government workers, despite the fact that the local government fund comes directly from the federation account.
He also challenged the governor to explain to Ekiti indigenes what happened to the Federal Government’s refund on federal roads.
He pointed out that the state is suffering today because the governor lacked the required creativity, intellectual ability and the capacity to lead in critical moments.
He alluded to other state governments who have embraced the task of governance with every sense of responsibility, thereby repositioning their states.
“But what do we have in Ekiti. We have someone who never promised anything, so could not deliver anything.”, said Kolawole, who added that Fayose lacks the required capacity to lead at critical moment.
The former Commissioner who admitted that the immediate past administration in the state headed by Dr Kayode Fayemi took loans, said the various loans taken by the administration were tied to regenerative projects and with a well structured repayment plan, that had a seven year term at the maximum.
He wondered why the incumbent administration in the state refused to apply the refunds to meet the loan repayment as planned.
Kolawole said: “Yes we took a bond of N25billion, and the repayment plan was well structured. 50 percent of the loan was regenerative and 50 per cent social infrastructure like road, bridges and water projects. And the repayment was tied to some specific receipts from the federation account.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ReplyDeleteIt is obvious that the Fayose does not have intelligent capability to be a ward chairman not to talk of local govt chairman. But he happens to be governor,so what do you expect?. Total failure ofcourse!!.
ReplyDeleteOlakunle Sobowale, Fayose the no one citizen of Ekiti for now has what it takes to lead the entire Nigeria incase you don't know, as for the ex-commission you should know that he is an instrument of your party APC. APC is not helping us at all we have voted for them, hardship has been the order of the day in Nigeria, investors are now running away this change must be change o.
DeleteWhat has APC got to do with the running of Ekiti State? Is Fayose an APC governor? If your Fayose has what it takes to run the country, he would not be owing five months workers salary and going around gleefully eating roasted plantain (booli) and serving amala in local "bukaterias". Government is not run by empty socialization, but by serious thinking, creativity and adaptability to changing circumstances. God forbid bad things. No sane Nigerian will EVER pray to have the likes of Fayose as a Local Government Chairman!
DeleteThank you for saying d truth about the loan you people collected,during your ill fated regime, the state allocation was always complete, why did you took us to get loan? Which of your project could Ay back the loan?is it your arcade commissioned twice without completion? or uncompleted civic centre ? abi uncompleted hospital at Ajilosun? or governors lodge at Oke Ayaba that will generate the repayment?today as we have it in the country, economy is bad which you acknowledged abi?You are aware Fayose and other governors are not getting full allocation any longer,where are they deducting your loan repayment from?isn't it from d uncompleted allocation?please you should be ashamed of yourself and APC.
ReplyDeleteApc shame.
ReplyDeleteMr Ex Commissioner, pls shut up. U caused d problem, so u can't play any part in d solution.
ReplyDeleteI think all the past executives in the state should be probed, they should pay back the loan collected during their regime. The past administration lack transparency, accountability and sincerity.
ReplyDeleteNonsense. That was how APC and the lying Liar was talking rubbish before and then they took over government and see what they brought to Nigerians - Hunger pain hardship and suffering.This man talking is the greatest fool of his geberation who can even sell his parents for a plate of Amala and ewedu.Idiot. una don come again. Brainless fool.
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