The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has criticized Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for allegedly abandoning projects initiated by his predecessor, the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, describing the action as politically motivated.
In a statement issued by the party's Director of Media and Publicity, Leye Igbabo, the PDP emphasized that government should be a continuum, arguing that Aiyedatiwa, who served as Akeredolu's deputy, ought to prioritize completing these inherited projects.
Abandoned Projects and Political Vendetta
According to the opposition party, several significant infrastructure projects have been left unattended, including the Ijoka Road construction project, Alagbaka Extension Road project, and Onyearugbulem Junction Flyover bridges.
The PDP claimed that Aiyedatiwa's actions stem from animosity toward those in Akeredolu's administration who opposed his ascension to power while the former governor was incapacitated.
"The available facts showed that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was not ready to go on with the projects because of his clear intention to destroy his predecessor's legacy on the altar of political vendetta against the late governor and his camp," the statement read.
The opposition party particularly highlighted what they described as an illogical decision by the governor not to complete the road project on Alagbaka Extension in Akure, which is located near his own residence.
"We can feel this level of animosity towards his predecessor's camp such that the governor even refused to complete the ongoing 3 km Alagbaka Extension road project in front of his own house," the PDP stated.
The party urged Aiyedatiwa to "exhibit large-heartedness like the biblical David" and overlook past conflicts, especially considering the circumstances that brought him to power following Akeredolu's demise.
APC Dismisses Allegations
In response, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State dismissed the PDP's claims as false and misleading. The APC's Director of Media and Publicity, Steve Otaloro, advised the opposition party to focus on addressing its internal challenges rather than spreading misinformation.
"It is nonsensical for the PDP to suggest that Governor Aiyedatiwa would undermine the legacy he helped build by neglecting ongoing projects," Otaloro stated, defending the governor's commitment to continuity in governance.
The exchange highlights growing political tensions in Ondo State as both parties position themselves ahead of future electoral contests in the state.
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