Ondo PDP Accuses Governor Aiyedatiwa of Abandoning Akeredolu’s Projects

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of neglecting several key development projects initiated by his late predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

 Core Allegations:

• The PDP notes that over ₦35 billion was approved in July 2024 for asphalt surfacing on roads across four local government areas, including Akoko, Owo, and Ilaje. Three months later, none of these roadworks have commenced, leading the PDP to suggest the funds may have been misused.

• They further criticized a ₦217 million budget meant for renovating the Deputy Governor’s lodge, asserting that while clearing of those funds happened in July 2024, the lodge remains untouched, with the deputy governor allegedly residing in a hotel instead.

 PDP’s Position:

• The party says Aiyedatiwa’s failure to implement inherited projects, such as constructing roads and refurbishing medical facilities like the UniMed Teaching Hospital in Akure, is a breach of governance responsibilities .

• The PDP called on Ondo residents to withhold their political support in upcoming elections, questioning his leadership decisions and fiscal accountability.

 APC Responds:

• In defense, the state APC acknowledges the issues but describes the PDP’s accusations as distortion and politically driven. They maintain that Aiyedatiwa’s administration has invested in education, roadworks, healthcare, and support for small businesses

Path Forward:

As the 2028 election season approaches, the debate over the fulfillment of Akeredolu’s legacies places the onus on Aiyedatiwa’s government to demonstrate tangible development outcomes and restore public trust.