War Of Words: Abiodun Talked Gibberish, Prioritising Attack Over Governance – Adebutu fires Back

In a verbal conflict between Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and the former PDP governorship candidate in the last election, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, the latter has accused Governor Abiodun of having “diminished acumen” to effectively govern the state.
Adebutu had criticised the 8-kilometer Sagamu-Iperu road project of governor Abiodun’s administration, saying that he was embarrassed that the governor was commissioning an 8-kilometer road, while his counterpart in Oyo State was commissioning a 77- Kilometer road.
Reacting to the criticism, Governor Abiodun said he had learnt not to respond to people who had developed the habit of barking whenever they are no longer in the spotlight.
He stated that despite the stupendous wealth of the Adebutu’s family, the road that runs through their house was in a deplorable state for a long time and the family could not deploy a fraction of their wealth to repair it.
However, Ladi Adebutu would not let keep his cool over governor Abiodun’s response as the Director of Media and Publicity, Ladi Adebutu Development Organisation, Afolabi Orekoya in a statement in Abeokuta the Ogun state capital yesterday fired back at the Governor, saying Abiodun’s response to Adebutu’s criticism was “shameful and reckless”.
The statement alleged that Abiodun “lost control” and “talked gibberish” instead of addressing the issues raised.
The statement further accused Abiodun of prioritizing personal attacks over governance, and questioned his ability to lead the state effectively.
The statement reads “Our attention has been drawn to the shameful and reckless statements made by Prince Dapo Abiodun on Sunday in response to a charge by Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu on the need for his All Progressives Congress, APC government to be humane and to focus on providing people-oriented projects.
“It is pathetic that rather for Mr. Abiodun to learn and be guided by the sincere comments made by Hon. Adebutu, he lost control, went personal, and talked gibberish which simply confirms he has diminished acumen to continue to manage the affairs of Ogun State.
“It is very sad that the real issue raised on the basis of comparison between the road commissioned by the PDP Governor in Oyo State and any of the 600km acclaimed roads commissioned in Ogun State.
The statement continues “The main issue is why should a governor be celebrating resurfacing and little expansion of existing roads with so much glamor when a counterpart initiated a 77Km road on virgin land to meet the actual needs of his people.
“One simple question this government should answer is how many of the celebrated projects in five years were initiated by it. In as much as we appreciate continuity in governance, credit should be given to the government that conceived the idea of these projects, not you ascribing undue glory to yourself.
“One wonders how a supposedly Chief Executive Officer of a state can be so naive about the fact that individuals or private entities can be allowed to repair or construct a government road ONLY on the approval of the government.
Reacting to governor Abiodun’s accusation that Ladi Adebutu refused to fix the dilapidated road leading to his family house in Iperu remo despite his wealth, Ladi Adebutu challenged Abiodun to inquire how many times the Adebutu family had written request letters to construct the roads referred to in the last 12 years without any approval given.
Also reacting to Mr. Dapo Abiodun’s statement, describing Oladipupo Adebutu as an “overfed brat” because of his family’s wealth, Adebutu reminded Abiodun that he has also at different times been a beneficiary of the Adebutu family’s wealth he is now mocking.
“Unfortunately, this son of a teacher has politicized everything, turning himself into a dictator who should not be criticized nor challenged.
“Mr. Abiodun’s reckless attempt to cage every indigene of the State by bamboozling undiscerning members of the public can not change the public knowledge of his unpardonable serial failures in public office. This is democracy!
“In conclusion, the bragged vote buying case sponsored by the emperor and dictator against Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu will come to naught just like his several other failed attempts of using all government machinery to convict him. He can not succeed”, the statement concluded.