The Executive Chairman of Atiba Local Government, Olusegun Ogunsanya, presented 25 motorcycles to ward chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State on Saturday. The donation took place at a rally in Ago-Amodu, aimed at boosting party presence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ogunsanya described the gesture as a reward for loyalty and a tool to enhance grassroots coordination. "These motorcycles will empower our ward chairmen to carry out their duties more efficiently," he said. The PDP leadership in Atiba praised the chairman for the intervention, noting that it would improve voter mobilisation and party organisation across the 25 wards. The event drew hundreds of party members and supporters, with music, dancing, and political speeches marking the atmosphere. No state-level PDP officials attended the event.
Spending public funds on party logistics blurs the line between government office and political duty. Ogunsanya's donation, while celebrated by PDP loyalists, raises concerns about the use of local government resources for partisan gain. If such actions go unchecked, local governance risks becoming indistinguishable from campaign machinery. For residents of Atiba, the real test will be whether their needs, not party politics, drive development.
