Aiyedatiwa Did Not Send Thugs To Attack APC Chairman, Others- Commissioner

Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon Idowu Ajanaku has denied the claim by one of the leaders of the All Progressives Congress, Otito Atikase that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa sent thugs to attack them at the party secretariat during the stakeholders meeting yesterday.

Atikase has alleged that Governor Aiyedatiwa sent thugs to attack him, the APC chairman in the state, Engr Ade Adetimehim and Abayomi Obateru at the meeting for holding different opinions.

But Ajanaku, in a statement signed, said “it strongly refuted the claim that thugs were deployed to disrupt a recent political gathering in the state.”

According to him, the assertion he described as false , misleading, and a calculated attempt to tarnish the reputation of the administration of Governor Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and the peaceful political climate currently enjoyed across Ondo state.

The statement read: “It is stated categorically that Governor Aiyedatiwa was neither aware of nor connected to the said meeting and could not have sanctioned any act of thuggery. He emphasized that the Governor has consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership rooted in civility, inclusiveness, and democratic principles, adding that his track record reflects a strong aversion to violence and political intimidation in any form.

” It is further noted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State remains a disciplined and people-oriented political platform committed to constructive engagement. He stressed that numerous political meetings and stakeholder consultations have been conducted peacefully across the state without any record of disruption, underscoring the maturity and orderliness that define the party’s operations under Governor Aiyedatiwa’s leadership.

“It is reaffirmed that the Governor’s primary focus remains the delivery of good governance and the advancement of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The administration is committed to sustaining peace, strengthening democratic values, and accelerating development initiatives that will improve the welfare and prosperity of all citizens of Ondo State.

“The Ondo State Government, therefore, urged members of the public to disregard the baseless allegations and remain confident in the administration’s unwavering commitment to peace, security, and democratic integrity. It also warned purveyors of falsehood to desist from spreading misinformation capable of undermining public trust and destabilizing the state’s political harmony.”