The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has denied claims of slashing traditional rulers statutory monthly allocation by 2.5 per cent.

However, the governor denied the claims, adding that he has risked his life for Osun State and does not need government money.

Adeleke stated this at the monthly meeting held at the Finance Building, Abere yesterday.

According to him, “I risked my life to Abuja for Osun State’s sake and I don’t need government money but will rather add to it.”

The governor explained that monthly allocation varied, hence it was affecting the five per cent deduction for traditional rulers.