Makinde maintains claim on withheld NLNG dividends after Presidency denial

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his claim that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in NLNG dividends per state, after presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga called the allegation false. Makinde's media adviser said a consultant's reconciliation found a ₦9 trillion shortfall in dividends owed to states and local governments, which the Federal Government reportedly accepted.