By Our Reporter
A political support group in Ogun State has defended Governor Dapo Abiodun against what it described as “sponsored attacks” allegedly linked to former governor Gbenga Daniel and his loyalists, insisting that the governor’s performance in office speaks louder than political criticism.
The group, Sustainability of Ogun State and Dapo Abiodun Legacy Beyond 2027, in a statement signed by its convener, Dr. Arabambi Abayomi, said recent media reports attacking the governor were politically motivated attempts to discredit the achievements of the current administration ahead of the 2027 political permutations in the state.
Citing the biblical passage in Ecclesiastes that “to everything there is a season,” the statement argued that leadership naturally evolves with time and that political actors must learn to accept changing realities.
According to the group, rather than engaging constructively, Daniel’s camp has allegedly intensified coordinated media campaigns against the Abiodun administration despite what it described as visible progress recorded across Ogun State.
The statement maintained that many of the allegations being circulated online had either been addressed previously or lacked credible evidence.
Defending the governor’s record, the group said the Abiodun administration had recorded major gains in infrastructure, internally generated revenue, industrial growth, and political stability.
It added that Ogun State had also witnessed improved investor confidence and expansion of industrial corridors under the current administration.
The group particularly highlighted the emergence of the Gateway International Airport as an operational international departure point, describing it as one of the administration’s landmark achievements.
It noted that the airport reportedly airlifted hundreds of Hajj pilgrims directly to Saudi Arabia on May 3, 2026, marking its first international passenger operation.
According to the statement, the development represents Ogun State’s growing relevance in regional commerce, logistics, and connectivity.
On allegations surrounding local government allocations and claims of financial diversion, the group insisted that the Joint Account Allocation Committee supervises allocation processes collectively with the involvement of local government chairmen and other stakeholders.
It further claimed that the state government had, at different periods, intervened financially to assist local governments when federal allocations were insufficient to meet salary obligations.
The statement also dismissed renewed references to past legal controversies involving Governor Abiodun, arguing that the governor had consistently scaled constitutional and electoral scrutiny during his political career.
The group claimed that ongoing political disagreements within the state were linked to emerging succession calculations in Ogun East Senatorial District, especially amid reports that some stakeholders within the ruling APC were backing Abiodun as a preferred senatorial candidate.
It, however, maintained that the eventual decision would rest with party delegates and the electorate rather than media campaigns or politically sponsored commentaries.
While acknowledging Daniel’s contributions to Ogun State during his tenure as governor, the group said political maturity requires recognition that leadership seasons evolve.
“For supporters of Governor Abiodun, the debate is simple — performance should remain the basis for political judgment,” the statement added.
The group insisted that residents of Ogun State could already see evidence of governance through road projects, infrastructure development, and expanding economic opportunities across the state.
It added that such achievements outweighed online attacks, recycled allegations, and politically charged narratives.
The statement noted that as Ogun State gradually approaches the 2027 political season, the contest for influence within the state’s political structure may intensify, but ultimately the people and party stakeholders would decide its future direction.
