“Lies And Blackmail!” — CNPP Slams Former Officials Targeting Gov. Oyebanji

The former chairman of Ado Local Government, Mrs. Omotunde Fajuyi, alongside other members of the Make Ekiti Great Again (MEGA) group, recently accused Governor Biodun Oyebanji of corruption, labeling his administration as the worst in Ekiti State’s history.

Reacting during a press briefing in Ado-Ekiti, CNPP State Chairman, Mr. Victor Akinola, condemned the accusations, describing them as politically motivated falsehoods aimed at misleading the public and inciting discontent against a performing government. He stated that the allegations were crafted to score cheap political points and distract Governor Oyebanji, who has been commended for transforming Ekiti’s fortunes.

Akinola explained that the Ado-Aramoko Road, which the critics alleged was neglected, is a federal project. He added that Governor Oyebanji has consistently lobbied federal authorities for its rehabilitation. Meanwhile, the state government has reconstructed two alternative state roads — Ado-Ilawe-Igbara Odo-Igbara Oke Road and Ilawe-Erijiyan-Ikogosi-Ipole Iloro-Efon Alaaye-Osun State Boundary Road — to ease movement for travellers to neighbouring states.

He accused the MEGA group of deliberate distortion, noting that they are non-residents of Ekiti who rely on outdated visuals and misinformation. Akinola maintained that the administration has delivered visible results in road construction, education, healthcare, and youth employment.

Highlighting key achievements, he said:

• The government has invested heavily in healthcare, including upgrades at EKSUTH, general hospitals, and over 200 health centers, with regular drug supply.

• Dilapidated facilities shown by MEGA were outdated visuals, unreflective of current conditions.

• Thousands of youths have been engaged across sectors, including civil service, teaching, fire service, Amotekun, and agriculture clusters.

• Support for MSMEs has increased through loans, grants, and empowerment schemes like “Ojuse BAO.”

Akinola also pointed out that the administration spent over ₦14 billion on renovating 203 public secondary schools under the AGILE project and is recruiting more staff into the education sector. He dismissed claims of worker exploitation, citing the implementation of the new minimum wage (₦70,000) and continuous subventions to state institutions, judiciary, and legislature. Worker-friendly initiatives like the free bus shuttle and bonuses continue.

The CNPP chairman emphasized Governor Oyebanji’s commitment to pensioners, citing the payment of gratuities amounting to ₦3.5 billion to 829 retirees — the largest in state history.

He justified the Governor’s regular visits to Abuja, describing them as productive, having attracted an Air Force base, boosted airport operations, and influenced major federal road construction like the Ado-Ijan-Ikare highway.

Akinola concluded by reaffirming Oyebanji’s commitment to transparency and accountability, challenging the MEGA group to provide concrete evidence if their allegations are to be taken seriously.

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