Hon. Otito Atikase, the Honourable Commissioner representing Ondo State on the board of Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC), has slammed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for attempting to take glory of the project executed by the federal government.
Atikase, described the action of the Ondo State governor on the matter as “brazen attempt to score cheap political points by insinuating involvement in a project over which they have no jurisdiction.”
In a press release circulated on social media on Thursday, Starnews NG reports that the NDDC Commissioner said: “In a recent turn of events, the Ondo State government has been caught in a blatant act of treachery, attempting to deceive the public for political gain. This misguided action centers around the inspection of the Igbokoda electrification project, a federal government project which was recently awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
According to him, “It is deeply concerning to witness the state government’s brazen attempt to score cheap political points by insinuating involvement in a project over which they have no jurisdiction. The mere act of inspecting a project they have not initiated nor contributed to is not only deceptive but also disrespectful to the efforts of the federal government and the NDDC.
He continued, “What exacerbates this situation is the absence of any tangible electrification projects initiated by the Ondo State government. This stark reality lays bare the state’s leadership’s desperation to deceive the unsuspecting residents in a bid for reelection. Such behaviour is not only morally reprehensible but also a glaring example of questionable leadership.
“The role of governance extends far beyond mere political posturing and self-serving agendas. True leadership entails prioritizing the welfare and development of the populace over personal ambitions. By engaging in such deceitful tactics, the state government has demonstrated a lack of commitment to genuine progress.”
He said the action of the state government “undermines the trust and confidence that the people of Ondo State have placed in their elected officials. Instead of showcasing transparency and accountability, the government’s actions sow seeds of distrust and disillusionment among the populace.
“It is imperative for leaders to lead by example and uphold the principles of honesty, transparency, and accountability. The citizens of Ondo State deserve better than to be subjected to political theatrics at the expense of much-needed development projects.
“Finally, the recent incident involving the Ondo State government’s attempt to claim credit for a federal government project is not only an act of treachery but also a disservice to the people of the state. It is high time the state government prioritized the genuine needs of the populace over mere political ambitions.”
