(1) We recall that severally we have accused the Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa of poverty of ideas in his unprepared and ill-measured attitude to administrating our State.
We hitherto noted that cogent policies that can drive governance were never enacted and same situation still persists, therefore sounding a note of warning that Ondo State must not make the mistake of electing Lucky Aiyedatiwa as Governor if indeed we desire development.
(2) The PDP and its Governorship Candidate, His Excellency, Agboola Ajayi, troubled by the developmental lacunae and poor approach to governance have since started a research and developed programmes geared towards uplifting the standard of living, well-being and security for our people and State.
(3) In view of (2) above, we have taken due cognisance of the security challenges confronting our farmers and citizens living in countryside whose peace of mind is consistently truncated by criminal bandits who kill, maim and rape citizens with bravado at will.
Towards this end, we pronounced our desire and irrevocable determination to recreate, reorganise and re-energize the Forest Guard and place them on a strong footing to combat criminality.
We further declared that it will be an integral unit of the Amotekun Corps.
(4) We note that just yesterday, the Ondo State Government declared that it is setting up the Amotekun Rangers to combat criminality in the farmsteads, much as we are satisfied that at least for a change, the Ayedatiwa administration seeks to shed its lethargy and at least work in the interest of the State, we still find it necessary to declare that it is indulging in “content stealing” by using its governmental privilege to clone a bit of our campaign manifesto as regards security.
We however state that, it will only be a poor attempt because it is bereft of details required to execute this laudable goal.
(5) In conclusion, we urge the electorates to take due cognisance of this ungentlemanly and dishonest attitude of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his team.
Ondo State requires a Governor that can think and is very original, therefore Agboola Ajayi remains our best choice in the search for a quality Governor as we go to the polls in November this year.
Ayo Fadaka
Special Adviser,
Media and Publicity.
20th August, 2024.