Ogun PDP Demands Full Disclosure of N82bn Pension Funds, Slams Abiodun’s CPS Reform Push

A major political storm is brewing in Ogun State as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a hard stance against Governor Dapo Abiodun’s proposed reintroduction of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), demanding accountability over an alleged ₦82 billion in unremitted pension deductions spanning nearly two decades.

In a strongly worded statement released on Sunday, the Ogun PDP described the administration’s push for pension reform as “grossly insensitive” and a “monumental betrayal” of public trust, particularly in light of the unresolved backlog of deductions owed to state workers.

The party cited the recent backlash by organized labour, which categorically rejected the government’s CPS initiative, as further proof of public sector workers’ deep-seated distrust in the state’s handling of pension matters.

“Where is the ₦82 billion? Why has the government failed to provide a detailed account? How can reforms be pursued when there is no existing institutional trust or legal structure to back it?” the statement questioned.

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According to the PDP, the government has failed to set up a functioning pension board, develop a comprehensive pensioners’ database, or provide clarity on how previous contributions were managed. The party warned that any attempt to implement a new CPS framework without addressing these structural and accountability gaps would be “a disservice to Ogun’s dedicated workforce.”

Describing the situation as “an erosion of the social contract,” the PDP argued that workers who have spent their productive years in service to the state should not be left in retirement uncertainty, adding that the government’s continued silence on the matter amounts to what it called “criminal negligence.”

The party also urged the Ogun State House of Assembly and civil society groups to intervene, calling for a united front to demand transparency and halt any premature roll-out of the CPS until proper reconciliation of past deductions is carried out.

“Ogun workers deserve more than promises—they deserve answers. Pension reform cannot proceed until the truth about the ₦82 billion is revealed,” the statement concluded.

As the controversy intensifies, observers are watching closely to see how the Abiodun administration responds to growing calls for transparency and reform in one of the most sensitive areas of public sector welfare.