Ado-Ekiti
A cross-section of Ekiti citizens has raised questions about the preparedness and suitability of Engineer Kayode Ojo, a perennial governorship aspirant. They describe him as a serial contestant and loser, lacking vision and direction.
In a monitored WhatsApp political discourse, participants challenged Ojo to present his manifesto for public scrutiny, noting that Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s campaign document has been serving as a roadmap for the state since 2022.
Public affairs analyst, Femi Owolabi, opened the debate by asking for Ojo’s policy framework, stating:
“For the purpose of public intellection, do you have a copy of Engr Ojo’s manifesto/policy draft, and if we may put on a comparison scale with that of Gov. Oyebanji? To be frank, the vision/mission you shared are all captured in the BAO manifesto way back from 2022. We have also analyzed some of those manifesto promises and matched them with the deliveries.”
Other contributors described Ojo as invisible and unprepared for governance. Crucio remarked:
“You’re demanding a manifesto from a man that his face has not shown at anything tied to him? Did you even see him at the Party Secretariat to purchase his ticket? A person that’s not visible is who you’re demanding manifesto from?”
Similarly, another contributor, AY Nigeria, dismissed Ojo’s political outings as mere noise-making without substance:
“Their goal is simply to make noise. They are not ready for the work of governance. They just want a slice of the pie. Ekiti rejects accidental leadership. BAO is okay.”
Some participants also recalled Ojo’s failed attempt in the 2022 primaries. Mr. Asiwaju Oladimeji explained that his supporters then had been misled with claims of backing from Abuja, which eventually proved false.
“Back then, we were told Abuja was behind him. It turned out false. This time around, they’re still pushing the same narrative. But Abuja has spoken. His followers will learn bitterly the same way some of us learned in 2022.”
Others were more critical, pointing to his lack of grassroots investment and repeated electoral failures.
“The millions he keeps wasting on nomination forms could have been invested in empowering people and building genuine grassroots acceptance. Politics is not karaoke where you just grab the mic and rehearse,” said Femi Esan.
For Olasoji Akodu, Ojo’s ambition has only led to repeated losses:
“₦50m wasted! This is his third attempt. How did the previous two go? Ófo Ijo keji ọjà!”
Also speaking, Segun Aina Sunday projected that Ojo would continue contesting in futility:
“He first contested in 2018, then 2022, now 2026. He will still contest in 2030, 2034, 2038. Meanwhile, he will never be Governor of Ekiti State.”
While others described Ojo’s outings as mere “noise,” Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Communication to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, gave a blunt verdict on Ojo’s ambition:
“Except the President is a member of your party and he is supporting you, contesting party gubernatorial primary election against a sitting governor is a waste of time and resources. Know this, and know peace.”
The general consensus in the conversation was that Ekiti cannot entrust its future into the hands of what was described as an “accidental and unprepared leadership,” stressing that Governor Oyebanji remains a more credible and reliable option, given the visible implementation of his manifesto across sectors of the state.
