The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to provide a detailed account of the alleged ₦14.9 billion security votes spent under his administration.

The opposition party made the demand amid rising political tensions in the state, insisting that residents deserve transparency regarding how public funds allocated for security purposes have been utilised.

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According to the Osun APC, the state government must explain the disbursement and management of the security funds, especially in light of ongoing concerns about insecurity and public safety within parts of the state.

Party officials argued that security votes are public resources and should not be treated as discretionary spending beyond public scrutiny. They maintained that accountability and transparency remain essential principles of democratic governance.

The APC further questioned the impact of the alleged expenditure on the security situation in Osun, suggesting that citizens have a right to know whether the funds have translated into measurable improvements in safety and crime prevention.

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The demand is expected to intensify the political rivalry between the ruling administration and the opposition APC in the state.

Observers note that security votes have long remained controversial in Nigeria, with critics frequently calling for stronger oversight and auditing mechanisms regarding how such funds are spent by governors and public officials.

The Adeleke administration has yet to issue a detailed public response to the latest demand at the time of this report.

Governor Adeleke, who has repeatedly defended his administration’s governance record, has previously maintained that his government remains committed to transparency, development and improved welfare for Osun residents.

Political analysts believe the latest controversy could trigger wider debates over public accountability, especially as opposition parties continue increasing scrutiny of state government expenditures ahead of future political contests.

The issue also highlights growing public interest in how security-related funds are managed across Nigeria amid persistent economic and security challenges nationwide.