Part One
By Sam Ogunmusi, Director New Media
Ondo PDP Gubernatorial Campaign Council
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s decision to raise the minimum wage in Ondo State from the federal government approved ₦70,000 to a paltry ₦73,000 is nothing short of political theater, a hollow pretense that reveals the selfish depths of his leadership.
In a brazen display of desperation, this marginal wage increment serves as a flimsy attempt to curry favor with the electorate, masking his administration’s colossal failures across every critical sector, t is a move that reeks of calculated deceit, aimed not at alleviating the suffering of the people, but at securing their votes through shallow tokenism.
A leader who genuinely cares about the welfare of his people would have long since addressed the root causes of Ondo State’s challenges—poverty, unemployment, and the decay of essential services but not Aiyedatiwa.
His administration has been defined by neglect, indifference, and a stark lack of empathy for the plight of the common man, rather than the champion sustainable development and meaningful progress, he has opted to dangle this meager wage increase as a political carrot, a last-ditch effort to manipulate and hoodwinked the electorate in pursuit of his selfish political survival.
What makes Aiyedatiwa’s actions particularly wicked is the timing of this so-called wage hike, after months of inertia and complete disregard for the struggles of the workers who keep the state functioning, this insulting small increase is now paraded as an act of benevolence, the reality, however, is as clear as day: this cynical strategy is designed not to improve the lives of the hardworking people of Ondo State, but to salvage the political ambitions of a governor who has failed them at every turn.
While Aiyedatiwa attempts to use this meager raise as political bait, the grim truth remains unchanged. The state’s healthcare system is in disarray, educational institutions are crumbling, and infrastructure is in a state of collapse, his administration has failed to invest in the future of Ondo State, preferring instead to offer empty promises and engage in grandstanding, all while the people he is supposed to serve continue to bear the brunt of his failures.
A truly compassionate and visionary leader would have embraced a comprehensive approach, implementing meaningful wage reforms as part of a broader strategy to uplift the living standards of the people. But Aiyedatiwa’s wickedness is evident in his blatant disregard for the real issues confronting Ondo State, his selfishness shines through in his refusal to tackle the systemic problems his administration has created, choosing instead to insult the intelligence of the electorate with a meager ₦3,000 increment, an afterthought that does nothing to alleviate the struggles of the people.
The people of Ondo State deserve a leader who prioritizes their welfare over personal gain, one who enacts policies driven by genuine concern, not political expediency. Governor Aiyedatiwa has proven himself to be anything but that. This ill-timed wage increase is yet another act of deceit from a governor whose leadership has been marked by irresponsibility and a relentless pursuit of self-interest his actions are a stark reminder of his callous and self-serving approach to governance, leaving the people of Ondo State to demand the better leadership they rightfully deserve.
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