The All Progressives Congress (APC) Integrity Caucus in Ekiti State has dismissed recent allegations by one Dare Adeleke, an errant interloper who is shamelessly Chairing the PDP Caretaker Committee, describing his remarks as a “desperate attempt to stay politically relevant in a state he barely knows.”
In a statement made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the Caucus said Adeleke’s accusations against Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his administration were not only unfounded, but, also laced with foolery, stupidity, bitterness and mischief.
“It is both amusing and insulting that someone who operates from Oyo State, who has no electoral or social relevance in Ekiti, now claims to speak for the people. Dare Adeleke is simply out of touch with reality,” the statement read.
The group pointed out that under Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s leadership, Ekiti has witnessed visible and measurable development across critical sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, workers’ welfare, youth empowerment, and agriculture.
“The same man Adeleke called a failure is the one being hailed across Nigeria for his humility, integrity, and competence. In less than two years, Governor Oyebanji has restored the dignity of governance, paid salaries consistently, promoted civil servants, taken care of the retirees, opened rural roads, empowered youths, and stabilized the economy of Ekiti.”
On the claim that PDP candidates are being blocked from mounting billboards, the Caucus said the accusation is baseless and clearly politically motivated.
“All parties are bound by the same signage and advertisement regulations, including the APC. The PDP’s real challenge isn’t BAO or signage. It is the rejection they’ve suffered from Ekiti people since 2018. Let them meet the requirements, and they’ll get approvals. It’s that simple.”
"Ordinarily, one might choose to disregard such drivel emanating from a misguided captain of a rudderless vessel, but the persistent reiteration of a falsehood tends to don the garb of truth.
"The initial inquiry any discerning individual would pose is: "Has INEC lifted the prohibition on political rallies?
"One would anticipate that a serious intellect would furnish evidence of being barred from displaying posters after the requisite fees had been remitted to the relevant authorities.
"We would like to inquire of Adeleke regarding the veritable existence of his purported party in Ekiti State; does the party still exhibit any semblance of vitality?"
The APC Integrity Caucus also questioned Adeleke’s moral right to speak about integrity, alleging that his recent involvement in the state's politics is driven by self-interest and not genuine concern for the people.
“Where was Adeleke when Ekiti was suffering under his party’s misrule? How many boreholes did they dig? How many scholarships did they give? What exactly has he done for Ekiti besides mortgaging the future of our dear state?”
The Caucus concluded by reaffirming the people’s support for Governor Oyebanji, urging the PDP to focus on internal restructuring rather than launching baseless attacks.
“Ekiti people are wiser now. No amount of propaganda or emotional blackmail will erase the visible progress BAO is delivering. Adeleke and his handlers can cry all they want, governance is not done on social media. It is felt in the lives of the people, and in Ekiti today, the people feel the impact of good governance.”
