Ondo State PDP

3RD MARCH, 2026

ONDO PDP PRESS STATEMENT

Governor Aiyedatiwa's Political Obsession and APC’s Congress of Chaos

The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Ondo State has followed, with restrained laughter and deep concern, the disgraceful spectacle that the All Progressives Congress APC has staged as its so called State Congress.

What was marketed as an exercise in internal democracy has degenerated into violence, factional bitterness, court injunctions and public embarrassment. Yet perhaps the most troubling aspect of this tragicomedy is not the disorder itself but the conductor of the orchestra, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.

At a time when communities across Ondo State are groaning under the weight of insecurity including kidnappings, violent crimes and the palpable fear in rural and urban areas alike, the Governor appears far more invested in consolidating party structures and settling intra party scores than in securing lives and property.

While citizens cry out for protection, the Governor is busy supervising political chess moves. While farmers worry about their safety, the ruling party worries about delegate lists. While families pray for peace, APC leaders fight over positions.

The irony is striking. The same government that has struggled to provide a convincing response to insecurity suddenly finds remarkable energy when it comes to organizing party congresses, even when those congresses descend into chaos and are reportedly halted by the Federal High Court in Akure. It would be amusing if it were not so tragic.

We ask whether the primary duty of the Governor is to protect the people of Ondo State or to protect his factional interests within the APC. Governance is not a side project. Security is not optional. Leadership is not a part time political enterprise.

The crisis within the APC today is not accidental. It is the predictable outcome of a leadership style that prioritizes political dominance over responsible governance. When a governor devotes more energy to internal party supremacy than to public safety, disorder becomes inevitable both within his party and within the state.

The PDP makes it clear that Ondo State deserves a Governor fully committed to confronting insecurity head on and not one distracted by congress theatrics and political brinkmanship.

If the Governor cannot bring order to his own party’s congress, how does he intend to bring order to a state battling serious security challenges?

The people of Ondo State are watching and they deserve better.

Signed:

Wándé T. Àjàyí
Director,
Media and Public Communications Directorate,
Ondo State PDP.

PRESS STATEMENT

OCTOBER 22, 2025

LEAKED SECURITY MEMO: AIYEDATIWA’S GOVERNMENT HAS FAILED TO PROTECT ONDO STATE - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State views with utmost concern the leaked security memo from the Department of State Services warning of a possible terrorist attack in parts of the State and the embarrassing attempt by the Aiyedatiwa-led government to trivialize such a grave security issue with a bland press statement.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration has, from inception, treated the vital issue of security with reckless indifference and shallow optics. Rather than building upon the robust security architecture he inherited, the governor has systematically starved the system of funding and morale. The once vibrant Amotekun Corps, a proud innovation that gave residents confidence in the protection of lives and property, has been reduced to a struggling outfit surviving on empty promises and token allowances. The officers who once stood tall as the first line of defense in our communities now battle poor welfare, inadequate logistics, and dwindling motivation because this government has chosen photo opportunities over purposeful leadership.

The Peoples Democratic Party finds it deeply disturbing that while intelligence reports warn of potential terrorist activities around border communities, the governor’s idea of security management is limited to flying around in private jets to attend events and making hollow pronouncements. The neglect of Amotekun’s welfare, coupled with the near withdrawal of operational funding, has left our security network vulnerable. Ondo State cannot afford a government that plays politics with public safety or treats credible security alerts as media inconveniences.

It is on record that previous administrations made deliberate efforts to strengthen interagency collaboration and supported Amotekun, since its creation, with operational vehicles, communication tools, and training. Today, under Governor Aiyedatiwa, that synergy has been eroded by neglect and lack of foresight. The welfare concerns of Amotekun officers must be addressed immediately, and the Corps should be properly integrated into the State Civil Service to ensure job security, improved funding, and consequent motivation to perform optimally. Anything short of this is a betrayal of the sacrifices made by these men and women who risk their lives daily to keep Ondo safe.

The Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party calls on the governor to stop governing by press statements and public relations stunts. What Ondo State needs is decisive leadership that prioritizes security above politics. Governor Aiyedatiwa must convene an urgent security summit, mobilize adequate resources, and rebuild confidence among the security agencies who have been demoralized by his government’s lack of seriousness. The people deserve more than words; they deserve action.

Ondo State was once a model of peace and vigilance in the Southwest. It is tragic that this legacy is being squandered under a governor who has replaced competence with complacency. We therefore urge all residents to remain vigilant and law-abiding while we hold this administration accountable for every lapse that endangers the safety of our people.

Signed:

Wándé T. Àjàyí,
Director of Media and Public Communications,
Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party.

: APC, AIYEDATIWA EXHIBITING SIGNS OF PANIC, DESPERATION AS DEFEAT IS IMMINENT

The attention of the AgboFessy Independent Media Group Organization has been drawn to the recent circulation of a baseless and settled allegations of forgery, exam malpractice, and perjury against the people's choice, Barr. Agboola Alfred Ajayi. These imaginations were thoroughly addressed in the past and have already been definitively laid to rest by the highest court in the land, the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

As stated in case file No. SC/CV/549/2021, Senator Nicholas Tofowomo, after the last senatorial primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attempted to challenge Agboola Ajayi’s eligibility. However, the Supreme Court found the claims to be without merit, delivering a final judgment in favor of our candidate. This matter was conclusively settled by the highest court in the land, and any attempt to reopen the case at this stage is nothing more than a vivid political stunt and an attempt to distract the people of Ondo State from the real issues at hand.

It is clear that these renewed allegations are driven by nothing other than desperation, jitters and panic. As we approach the November 16th election, it is evident that the incumbent Party is rattled by the soaring support and trust the people of Ondo State have placed in the tested leadership qualities of Agboola Ajayi. The electorate is focused on securing a brighter future for Ondo State, free from the corruption, mismanagement and inefficiency that have characterized the current administration.

We urge the people of Ondo State to disregard these half-truths and smokescreens. The campaign of Agboola Ajayi and Festus Akingbaso is centered on good governance, accountability, and progress for the people of Ondo. The distractions from our opponents only serve to remind us that their defeat is imminent, and will shamelessly stop at nothing to try to undermine the will of the people.

The great people of Ondo State are resolute in their desire for change, and will not be hoodwinked by lies, propaganda, or childish political games. They are focused on issues that really matters to them, which are better healthcare, education, infrastructure, and job creation. We align with the people, and will continue to work assiduously to provide them the good leadership they truly deserve.

Signed:
AgboFessy Independent Media Group