Labour Party slams Ogun gov over SUV gifts to LG chairmen

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The Ogun State chapter of the Labour Party has faulted Governor Dapo Abiodun over the recent purchase of Sports Utility Vehicles for the 20 local government chairmen in the state, describing the move as insensitive, ill-timed and a misplaced priority rooted in maladministration.

The state chairman of the party, Oluwabukola Soyoye, said the decision was “a clear demonstration of misplaced priority at a time when residents are grappling with poor road infrastructure, rising cost of living and inadequate basic amenities across the state.”

Soyoye, in a statement made available to journalists on Friday, lamented that several roads linking rural and urban communities remain in deplorable condition, while healthcare facilities, schools and markets continue to suffer neglect.

Recall that Abiodun on Thursday presented Toyota Corolla Cross 2025 SUVs to chairmen of the 20 local government areas in the state.

The presentation of the brand-new vehicles in Abeokuta added to the Christmas festivities, with the chairmen expressing appreciation to the governor for the gesture.

Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, the governor said the vehicles were provided to ease governance at the grassroots.

He lauded the chairmen for being worthy partners in spreading dividends of democracy at the grassroots and pledged that his administration would continue to support local governments to enhance socio-economic development across the state. Punch