Sowore Accuses Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa of Violence Amid APC Crisis

In a scathing Facebook post on Tuesday, activist Omoyele Sowore has launched a fierce attack on the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, following violent incidents involving members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

Sowore’s remarks come in the wake of public outrage over the ongoing crisis within the party, which has reportedly escalated into violent confrontations.

Sowore cited violent attacks against APC members that he claims are connected to thugs from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). He recalled a previous incident from June 12, 2025, when a peaceful protest was met with a violent crackdown which he said was orchestrated by the governor.

“What happened today in Akure, the Ondo State capital, was another clear reminder of how far this governor is willing to go,” Sowore stated, referencing a violent clash that occurred as APC stakeholders gathered to plan a party congress. He accused Aiyedatiwa of pursuing a personal agenda to secure a third term, despite constitutional limitations.

Sowore alleged, “During the June 12 protest in 2025, we uncovered disturbing details about how Governor Aiyedatiwa allegedly imported killers from Ekiti State, using his Chief of Protocol, Abayomi Olasanya, to mobilise thugs and violent enforcers.” He claimed that these thugs were later rewarded with control over revenue collection in Ondo State and named several individuals allegedly involved in these activities.

The activist warned that Aiyedatiwa’s pattern of behaviour poses a significant threat to public safety, stating, “It is only a matter of time before this violence spirals further out of control.” He cited a recent attack on APC party chairman Ade Adetimehin and others, emphasising that victims are currently facing life-threatening injuries.

Sowore also criticised the response of the current Ondo State Commissioner of Police, suggesting that the police arrived only after the violence had occurred, and expressed concern about the safety of the state under Aiyedatiwa’s leadership.

Furthermore, it is noteworthy that, to date, neither Aiyedatiwa nor his handlers have responded to or addressed the accusations made against him by prominent indigenes of Ondo State, both in the media and on social media platforms. This silence amidst escalating tensions has left many citizens questioning the governor’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

As the situation in Ondo State continues to deteriorate, Sowore urged the public to recognise the dangers posed by the governor, stating, “The earlier the people of Ondo State understand how dangerous Lucky Aiyedatiwa is, the safer the state will be.”

The escalating crisis within the APC and the associated violence raise serious questions about governance and public safety in Ondo State, as citizens and political stakeholders alike grapple with the implications of these events.