The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the death of a young man who was allegedly struck by the governor’s convoy. The incident occurred during the governor’s thank‑you tour of communities in Akoko South‑West Local Government, where the victim, Good Emiju, was reportedly knocked down at Oka‑Akoko. According to the PDP, the deceased was first taken to the General Hospital in Oka‑Akoko, but because of the facility’s deplorable condition, he was transferred to the Federal Medical Centre in Owo, where he was pronounced dead.
The party expressed concern about the hurried burial of the deceased and demanded a transparent explanation from the state government. PDP Director of Media and Public Communications Wande Ajayi said the governor’s silence on the incident is unacceptable, insensitive, and disrespectful to the memory of the deceased and his family. Ajayi emphasized that the public deserves to know the facts surrounding the incident and the circumstances that led to the loss of life.
Governor Aiyedatiwa, however, has denied any involvement of his convoy. Through his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Allen Sowore, the governor asserted that his convoy was not responsible for the accident and that no such incident occurred during the thank‑you tour across the state’s 18 local government areas.
The controversy has raised concerns about government accountability and transparency. The PDP’s criticism underscores the need for the state government to provide a clear explanation and take responsibility for the actions of its officials. As the investigation continues, the public awaits a thorough and transparent account of the events that led to the tragic loss of life, and the Ondo State government’s response will be closely watched.
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