Crisis Brews Within Ondo APC as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s Autonomous Decisions Ruffle Party Leadership
In Ondo State, the APC faces a brewing crisis as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s unilateral decisions spark discontent among party leaders, escalating tensions within the party.
During a recent meeting with Governor Aiyedatiwa, party chairman Engr. Adetimehin voiced concerns over the governor’s independent appointment of the newly inaugurated deputy governor, highlighting a lack of consultation with party leadership. The chairman’s objections reflect broader unease among party members, with some expressing dismay at the governor’s approach to decision-making.
Sources close to the party chairman reveal that Governor Aiyedatiwa’s response, suggesting dissenting members leave the party if they disagree with his methods, has exacerbated tensions within the APC leadership. This discord underscores mounting apprehensions regarding the governor’s governance style and its implications for party unity and cohesion.
Further exacerbating the situation, Governor Aiyedatiwa disregarded counsel from President Tinubu, choosing to bypass party structures in the deputy governor’s selection process. This defiance of party directives has raised concerns about the governor’s commitment to party principles and internal democracy.
In a surprising development, Governor Aiyedatiwa announced a halt to the nomination of commissioners until after the APC governorship primary in April, fueling speculation and deepening apprehensions among state residents.
In response to the escalating tensions, youth leaders and political movements within the APC are mobilizing to draft a formal complaint letter to the National Party Secretariat, signaling a potential escalation of the internal rift within the party ranks in Ondo State. As the crisis unfolds, the future of the APC in Ondo hangs in the balance, with stakeholders closely monitoring developments and calling for unity and dialogue to resolve the impasse.
Credit source – chiedubeluchi
