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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has revealed that he became poorer by 10 to 12 per cent in the last four years.
The governor stated this while speaking to newsmen after a thanksgiving service at Christ Life Church, Old Ife Road, Ibadan, on Sunday.
The governor had on assumption of office in 2019, declared N48 billion worth of assets.
According to him, he submitted his asset declaration form at the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) office in Ibadan, on Friday.
Makinde, who did not disclose the details of his assets, explained that the details would be made known to the public later.
“By law, I have to do declaration of assets at the end of my first tenure and before assuming office for the next tenure.
“So, I have gone to CCB office to submit my assets declaration form at the end of my first tenure and also my assets at the beginning of the second tenure.
“You are all aware of my assets declaration for the first tenure. I can tell you that in the last four years, I’m poorer by 10 to 12 per cent. This is because I have not really have the chance to look after my business.
“We have been looking after Oyo State business; so, I’m not surprised that there were losses a bit here and there, but I’m still okay,” he said.
Meanwhile, the governor’s inauguration as the for a second term in office will hold on Monday, May 29.