…Seeks Probe Of N350m Medical Equipment Supply, N500m Ayetoro Hospital Project
…Flags Two Itori Primary Healthcare Centre Allocations Worth N420m, Demands Procurement Records
Daud Olatunji
The Ogun Good Governance Forum (OGGF) has raised questions over the implementation of four health-related projects listed in the 2026 Appropriation Act, with a combined budgetary allocation of N1.27bn, and threatened to petition anti-graft agencies over the projects.
The group called on Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, to clarify his alleged links to the projects and provide relevant explanations, while announcing plans to petition the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission within seven days.
In a statement, OGGF said its review of the budget identified allocations for medical equipment in selected communities, diagnostic instruments for the General Hospital, Ayetoro, and two separate entries for the construction of a primary healthcare centre in Itori, Ogun State.
The group expressed concern over the status of the projects, particularly those listed as ongoing, and called for the publication of procurement documents, implementation records and evidence of expenditure.
However, the allegations have not been independently verified, and the existence of the budgetary entries alone does not establish that funds were improperly spent or that any individual or institution committed fraud.
The first project cited by the group is listed under code ERGP25237175, with an allocation of N350m for the supply of medical equipment to selected healthcare centres and hospitals in Itele, Remo, Wasimi, Imasayi, Mowe and Ifoyintedo communities.
The project is attributed to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and marked as ongoing in the information provided by OGGF.
The group claimed that its field team visited some of the communities and observed that the healthcare facilities it inspected lacked essential equipment and other basic medical supplies.
It consequently questioned which facilities received the equipment reportedly covered by the N350m allocation.
The group, however, did not provide procurement documents, delivery records or an independent audit to establish whether the equipment had been purchased, delivered to other facilities or remained outstanding.
Another project flagged by OGGF is listed under code ERGP20277807, with an allocation of N500m for the provision of equipment and diagnostic instruments for the General Hospital, Ayetoro, in Yewa North Local Government Area.
The project is also attributed to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and marked as ongoing.
According to the group, the hospital continues to face challenges with diagnostic services, including the reported non-functionality of its X-ray and scanning units.
It questioned whether the equipment covered by the allocation had been procured and installed, urging the relevant institutions to disclose the project’s implementation status and supporting records.
The third and fourth entries concern the construction of a primary healthcare centre in Itori, with the same project description appearing twice in the budget information cited by OGGF.
One entry, ERGP25239412, carries an allocation of N70m and is attributed to the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta.
The other, ERGP20277808, provides N350m for a project with the same description and is attributed to the University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Both entries are reportedly marked as ongoing.
The two allocations amount to N420m, prompting OGGF to question whether they represent separate components of one project, distinct projects at the same location or a duplication requiring clarification.
The group also claimed that its field team found no construction work at the location it inspected in Itori.
It urged the relevant authorities to explain why the same project description appeared under two different codes and agencies, and to publish the scope of work, contract awards, payment records and implementation reports.
While the repeated description raises questions that warrant clarification, it does not, on its own, establish budget padding or fraud. The responsible agencies would need to explain the relationship between the two entries and whether any funds were released or expended.
OGGF said it intended to broaden its scrutiny beyond the four projects, announcing plans to examine constituency-related projects associated with Senator Adeola across 48 ministries, departments and agencies from 2023 to date.
The group said it would submit petitions to the EFCC and ICPC within seven days, requesting investigations into the projects and the handling of public funds.
It also announced plans to submit Freedom of Information requests to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, and other relevant agencies to obtain procurement and implementation records.
In addition, the group said it would approach the Federal High Court in Abeokuta to seek an order of mandamus compelling the disclosure of relevant information and accountability concerning the projects.
The proposed legal action, if filed, would be subject to the court’s consideration and determination.
OGGF urged Ogun residents to demand greater transparency in the implementation of constituency projects, arguing that budgetary allocations should translate into functioning healthcare facilities and improved access to medical services.
The group maintained that the concerns it raised should be addressed through the release of documentary evidence and an independent examination of the projects.
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