APC’s Ojudu decries backlash over alarm on abandoned project

Babafemi Ojudu, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has addressed the recent backlash he faced for criticizing the abandonment of construction work on the Akure–Ado-Ekiti road. Ojudu, who previously served as a presidential media aide, had brought the issue to the government's attention, noting the poor state of the road that leads to his hometown.

However, his comments seem to have stirred controversy among some members of the ruling party, who perceived them as an attack on President Bola Tinubu's administration.

In a follow-up Facebook post, Ojudu sought to clarify his stance, questioning why he was being attacked for highlighting an abandoned public project. He emphasized that holding the government accountable is a fundamental right of citizens and should not be seen as disloyalty to a political party. Ojudu posed a rhetorical question, asking what kind of citizens are we becoming if belonging to a political party means surrendering one's conscience, citizenship, and the right to demand accountability? "Must party loyalty mean applauding everything and questioning nothing?" he asked.

Ojudu argued that bringing attention to abandoned public infrastructure, which directly affects citizens and communities, is a patriotic responsibility. He firmly stated that his membership in the APC does not negate his rights and responsibilities as a Nigerian citizen. Ojudu affirmed his ability to commend the government when it performs well and question it when something appears to have gone wrong, further emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective. "APC’s Ojudu decries backlash over alarm on abandoned project"