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By Sunday Ani
Ondo Redemption Front (ORF) has criticised the administration of Lucky Aiyedatiwa, accusing it of poor governance, insecurity, infrastructural decay and lack of clear developmental direction.
Speaking at a press briefing, its chairman, Ayodeji Ologun and co-chairman, Mogbojuri Kayode, said it was compelled to speak out over what it described as the continued neglect of critical sectors and the worsening welfare of residents across the state.
The group said its interventions were not politically motivated but driven by a commitment to accountability and public interest.
According to the ORF, despite repeated calls by residents for purposeful leadership, the Aiyedatiwa administration had failed to address major concerns relating to insecurity, healthcare, education, infrastructure, welfare and transparency.
The group alleged that governance in the state had become stagnant, claiming there were no major projects reflecting serious developmental ambition or strategic planning.
It further accused the governor of prioritising politics and image management above governance, saying the administration was characterised by “motion without movement and activities without impact.”
On security, the group expressed concern over increasing cases of kidnapping, violent attacks and criminal activities in several communities, especially in rural areas.
It said many farmers could no longer safely access their farmlands, warning that the situation could worsen food shortages and economic hardship in the state.
“The silence and slow response of the government to these growing threats further reinforce the perception of a leadership disconnected from the realities confronting the people,” the statement read.
The ORF also described the healthcare sector as being in a troubling state, citing inadequate equipment, shortage of personnel and poor infrastructure in public hospitals.
It added that the education sector was burdened by neglect, alleging that students continued to protest poor conditions, while institutions grappled with welfare concerns and administrative instability.
The group equally faulted the pace of infrastructural development, noting that roads and public facilities across several parts of the state had continued to deteriorate.
It further alleged that governance under the current administration was reactive rather than visionary, arguing that policies were driven more by political considerations and media optics than long-term developmental planning.
The group demanded that the state government immediately present a comprehensive development agenda with measurable timelines across all sectors.
Among other demands, the ORF called for urgent action to tackle insecurity, visible infrastructural projects across the three senatorial districts, improved healthcare facilities, better welfare for education workers and greater transparency in public spending.
It also urged Governor Aiyedatiwa to place governance above politics and demonstrate the leadership expected of his office.
“The people of Ondo State deserve leadership that inspires confidence, protects lives, develops infrastructure, strengthens institutions and prioritises the welfare of the people above political survival,” it added.
