Dr Oluwole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ekiti State, has criticised Governor Biodun Oyebanji's administration, alleging a lack of tangible development nearly three years into his tenure. Oluyede stated that the current All Progressives Congress government has failed to deliver meaningful dividends of democracy, despite available resources. He questioned the absence of any landmark project significant enough to warrant a visit and commissioning by President Bola Tinubu. According to Oluyede, no single infrastructure project in Ekiti has reached a stage that justifies presidential inauguration, unlike in Ogun, Lagos, Enugu, Imo and Kaduna states, where such events have occurred within similar timeframes.
Oluyede accused the administration of prioritising public relations over measurable progress, citing persistent challenges in infrastructure, healthcare, education and youth empowerment. He noted that many communities still suffer from poor road networks, limited access to quality healthcare and scarce economic opportunities. In a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Gani Salau, Oluyede said Ekiti deserved a government that channels public funds into impactful projects. He stressed that leadership should be defined by accountability, transparency and visible transformation.
The APC State Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, rejected the claims, attributing them to typical opposition rhetoric. Dipe urged Oluyede to visit newly constructed roads and areas with newly installed streetlights in Ado Ekiti. He highlighted regular salary payments and improved welfare for pensioners as evidence of progress. Dipe also pointed to frequent interactions between Oyebanji and President Tinubu as proof of federal satisfaction with the state's governance.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji's administration claims widespread progress while failing to name a single project worthy of presidential inauguration. The PDP candidate, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, questions resource utilisation after three years without a major project launch. If visible development exists, it has not been communicated beyond photographs and anecdotes. Ordinary Ekiti residents, still facing poor roads and limited healthcare, are left to wonder where the dividends are.
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