Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been accused by the Ondo State Chapter of the PDP of mismanaging the state’s resources.
The opposition party, as stated by Kennedy Petetei, the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, criticized the inadequate allocation of funds for projects that have not materialized.
Ondo: PDP accuses Aiyedatiwa of mismanagenent, APC defends
“On 22nd July 2024, more than N35bn was approved for asphalt overlay of roads in four Akoko Local Government Areas, Ose, Owo, Ilaje, Idanre, Ondo and Akure axes of the State.
Three months later, the roads are still in the same state they were before the contract awards,”
“These huge sums approved for asphalt overlay must have disappeared into private pockets since contractors are not on-site over claims of non-payment. Can Ondo State be said to be lucky under such an administration?”
“The sum of N217,881,308.00 was also approved for the renovation of the Deputy Governor’s Lodge. To be delivered in 12 weeks, effective from July 22, 2024.
“It is common knowledge that, since assumption of office, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olayide Adelami maintains princely Presidential Suites at Royal Birds Hotel & Towers, Alagbaka, Akure, with his retinue of staff, all expenses paid for with tax payers’ money.
The money wasted in hotel accommodation for the Deputy Governor would have been enough to renovate his official residence,”
He claimed that the Aiyedatiwa Government has accomplished nothing in 10 months, wasted money, and should not be allowed to govern the state again.
The APC’s Director of Media and Publicity in the state, Steve Otaloro, responded to the PDP’s allegations, stating that they were filled with inaccuracies and misinformation.
According to Otaloro, the PDP didn’t achieve any success during their decade-long leadership in the state.
“The PDP’s 12-year reign in Ondo State yielded no tangible results. Their inability to present a credible alternative to Governor Aiyedatiwa’s achievements has led them to resort to name-calling and lies.”
Otaloro states that the Aiyedatiwa administration has made significant achievements in various sectors in Ondo State.
Otaloro stated that Aiyedatiwa’s achievements are a testament to his abilities. The governor invested N3.5 billion in improving schools, roads, healthcare, and supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, as he mentioned.
He argued that Aiyedatiwa should be reelected to continue his development agenda for the state.
