APDA tells FG to suspend release of bailout to states

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The Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA) has urged the Federal Government not to release another tranche of Paris Club refund to states until previous disbursements to them was comprehensively audited.

The party made the call in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Tosin Adeyanju, on Wednesday in Abuja.

It commended the Federal Government for its efforts towards ensuring that payment of workers’ salaries through Paris Club refund and bailout funds to states.

It stated that it was, however, unfortunate and unacceptable that in spite of the huge and timely release of the funds, no state had been adjudged to have utilised the funds for its primary purpose.

“To this end, APDA urges the Federal Government not to accede to any request for further release of funds until a comprehensive and extensive audit is carried out to determine the true state…

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