Politician Claims Cross River State is Oil-Producing, But Records Contradict Claim
What happened
Adams Oshiomhole claimed that Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration secured recognition for Cross River State as an oil-producing state, a status he said would permanently increase the state's revenue. However, official government records, including federal revenue allocation reports and a federal government gazette, found no evidence that Cross River State has been formally recognized as an oil-producing state or become eligible for the 13p allocation. The claim was made at an All Progressives Congress rally.
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Why it matters
The claim relates to a structural change that would increase revenue accruing to Cross River State. Despite the political claims made by Adams Oshiomhole, official documentation contradicts the assertion that the state has gained formal recognition or eligibility for increased revenue allocation.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration restored oil-producing status in Cross River State, while CRISPON pledged support to the All Progressives Congress and Tinubu.
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Who's involved
- Adams OshiomholePolitician who claimed the state gained oil-producing status and increased revenue.
- Bola Ahmed TinubuPresident whose administration is cited in the claim regarding state recognition.
- Cross River StateState whose revenue status is the subject of the political claim.
- All Progressives CongressPolitical party where Adams Oshiomhole made the claim.
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The entities involved
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Adams Oshiomhole
Nigerian politician (born 1952)
- Adams Oshiomhole defended Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic reforms in Nigeria, arguing the country is more affordable than the US.
- The political status of Muhammadu Buhari is being discussed, including the successful 2015 presidential election, challenges to interim orders regarding his sacking, and his role in the APC leadership structure.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
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Cross River State
state in Nigeria
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