2027: Ogun NRM Gov Candidate, Fayoyin, Accuses Tinubu, Governors of Neglecting Poor Nigerians

Ogun State governorship hopeful, Hon. Ezekiel Olujobi Fayoyin, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the nation's 36 state governors of pursuing policies that have worsened the living conditions of ordinary Nigerians.

Fayoyin made the remarks during an appearance on "Oselu Gbode," a current affairs programme on Royal FM 90.7, Abeokuta, where he alleged that the country's political leadership has failed to prioritize the welfare of the masses.

According to him, the country's leaders have deliberately turned their backs on programmes and projects capable of improving the lives of poor Nigerians.

"The poor people have been intentionally turned away from projects, policies and programmes that should benefit them.

The leadership has failed to put the masses first," Fayoyin said.

Describing the current situation as unfortunate, the governorship aspirant said the trend has left many Nigerians struggling under worsening economic conditions.

"What we are witnessing today is disheartening. The government should exist to serve the people, not to make life more difficult for them," he stated.

Fayoyin also criticized President Tinubu over his recent comments on state governors constructing flyovers, insisting that the President's position was politically motivated.

"The President is only playing politics by calling out governors over the construction of flyovers," he alleged.

He argued that many governors are merely following what he described as the President's preference for embarking on large-scale infrastructure projects while basic road networks remain in poor condition.

"Governors are emulating the President by embarking on elephant projects while many roads across the country remain deplorable," Fayoyin said.

He specifically cited the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as an example of what he termed an "elephant project," arguing that resources should instead be directed toward fixing deteriorating roads across the country.

"Projects like the Lagos-Calabar highway should not take precedence over roads that ordinary Nigerians use every day," he added.

The governorship aspirant further alleged that some state governments use large infrastructure projects as avenues to divert public resources.

"Some governors are using these projects as channels for siphoning public funds instead of delivering genuine development," he alleged.

Fayoyin also accused state governments of mismanaging local government allocations, claiming that funds meant for grassroots development are not being properly utilized.

"Local government funds are being embezzled, and this has affected development at the grassroots," he claimed.

He further alleged that opposition parties are being deliberately weakened to reduce political competition in many states.

"The opposition is being silenced, and democracy cannot thrive where dissenting voices are suppressed," he said.

Despite his criticism of the current political leadership, Fayoyin expressed confidence that Nigerians would eventually use the ballot to demand accountability.

"When Nigerians become tired of the current crop of leaders, they will vote them out," he declared.

The governorship hopeful particularly called on young people to become more active in the nation's democratic process.

"The youth must wake up and realize that they have a major role to play in shaping Nigeria's future," he urged.

He also appealed to Nigerians to reject inducement during elections, insisting that vote buying undermines democracy and good governance.

"Nigerians must shun vote buying. Selling your vote is selling your future," Fayoyin said.

Fayoyin maintained that only credible leadership, transparency and citizens' active participation in the electoral process can reverse Nigeria's current challenges, urging voters to hold elected officials accountable at all levels of government.