The Kogi Equity Alliance (KEA) welcomes the report by Punch Newspapers on 10 November 2026 that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has begun probing the spending of local government chairmen, following the implementation of LG financial autonomy.
For several months, KEA has published the monthly allocations to each of the 21 local government areas in Kogi State, so that citizens know what their councils receive and can ask how it is spent.
Our figures, checked against Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation reports, show that Okene Local Government received ₦5,505,707,902.14 from January to July 2026, while Dekina Local Government received ₦6,242,863,036.91 from January to August 2026. Okene ranks 1st and Dekina 2nd of Kogi’s 21 councils by total allocation received.
Allocation is money received, not money spent. Naming these councils implies no wrongdoing. Transparency in what comes in must be followed by accountability for what goes out.
We commend the EFCC for this step and urge the Commission to be thorough, impartial and fair to all, without selectivity. We call on the people of Okene, Dekina and every council area in Kogi State to demand the projects, services and results that their allocations should deliver.
KEA will continue to publish and monitor allocations, because accountability starts with information.
#KogiEquityAlliance #FollowTheMoney
Signed:
Adams Yusuf
Convener, Kogi Equity Alliance (KEA)
info@kogiequityalliance.org.ng
