Ogbomoso 2027: PVM Challenges Makinde to Account for Seven Years of Dividends of Democracy
Ogbomoso 2027: PVM Challenges Makinde to Account for Seven Years of Dividends of Democracy
The Progressives Vision Movement (PVM) has challenged Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, to give the people of Ogbomoso a comprehensive account of the dividends of democracy delivered to the five local government areas of the zone since the beginning of his administration.
President of PVM, Prince Gbadegeshin Ademola, said the demand has become necessary as political stakeholders and residents begin to assess the performance of government and the records of political leaders ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to Ademola, the people of Ogbomoso deserve clear answers on the tangible projects and programmes executed across Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, Surulere, Ogo-Oluwa and Oriire, particularly in the areas of roads, education, healthcare, employment, youth empowerment, sports and local economic development.
He argued that while the state government has recently commenced or announced the rehabilitation of some township roads, residents should equally ask why several roads and public facilities were allowed to deteriorate for years before attention was given to them.
“Governor Seyi Makinde should come to Ogbomoso and tell the people clearly what his administration has achieved in the five local government areas in the last seven years. The people deserve to know the dividends of democracy they have received and the projects that can be identified as lasting legacies,” Ademola said.
The PVM president also extended the accountability question to the five local government councils, saying residents should be able to identify meaningful projects executed by their respective administrations.
He alleged that many residents would find it difficult to point to significant, people-oriented projects executed by the local governments in recent years, and challenged the councils to publish their records of projects, expenditures and achievements.
“Let the five local governments come forward and tell Ogbomoso people what they have done. Where are the meaningful projects? What has happened to the roads, markets, health centres, schools and other facilities under their control? The people have the right to ask these questions because local government is supposed to be the closest tier of government to the people,” he stated.
Ademola said the renewed attention to township roads should not be viewed in isolation but should form part of a larger conversation about infrastructure and the quality of governance experienced by Ogbomoso residents over the past seven years.
He also questioned the state government’s handling of the Soun Stadium project, noting that the facility was previously earmarked for renovation. He urged the government to provide an updated account of the project, including the scope of work completed, funds committed and plans for the full rehabilitation of the facility.
Beyond infrastructure, Ademola said the 2027 conversation should also address the economic opportunities available to Ogbomoso youths and residents.
He said political leaders seeking the support of the people should be prepared to demonstrate what they have done to create employment, attract investment, support businesses and improve the economic wellbeing of residents.
“Before asking Ogbomoso people to support any candidate, we must ask what that candidate has done for the people. What is his record of community development? What economic opportunities has he created? How many people have benefited from his empowerment or employment initiatives? These are legitimate questions that should be answered,” Ademola said.
He added that political representation should not be based solely on party structures, personal relationships or political calculations, but should also involve a consideration of measurable contributions to the communities concerned.
The PVM president further urged Governor Makinde and political leaders in Oyo State to explain how their choices of candidates for future political positions would translate into better representation and greater development for Ogbomoso.
According to him, Ogbomoso has strategic importance in the political and economic affairs of Oyo State, and the people should therefore demand accountability from those seeking their votes or political support.
He said the five local government areas must be treated as a single development constituency where appropriate, while individual councils should also be held accountable for their statutory responsibilities.
The PVM president maintained that the debate ahead of 2027 should move beyond political slogans and focus on verifiable records of performance, completed projects, employment opportunities, infrastructure and measurable improvements in the standard of living.
The challenge therefore puts the spotlight on Governor Makinde’s administration, the five Ogbomoso local governments and political actors seeking the support of the zone: What has been delivered, what remains unfinished, how much has been spent, and what measurable dividends have the people actually received?
As the 2027 political season approaches, Ademola said Ogbomoso residents should examine the records of all political actors and demand answers before deciding whom to support.
