Ondo youths express discontent with senator’s performance

The Senator representing Ondo South senatorial district, Senator Jide Ipinsagba, has faced criticism from Ondo North Youth Alliance (ONYA) for what they perceive as a failure to deliver on promises made to constituents. In an open letter addressed to the Senator, the ONYA expressed disappointment in the lack of development in the area.

According to the ONYA, there are concerns that the Senator has not adequately addressed the needs of the people in the district. The letter, signed by various youth leaders in the district, who include Adojutelegan Mayowa, Hon Bakare lbrahim, Ayejuyo Temitayo, Akoko North West, Hon. Sulaiman Olamilekan and Akintomide Tosin, highlighted these concerns and emphasized the importance of proactive measures to address pressing issues.

Others include, Akoko North East , Comrade Usman Ganiyat, Akoko South West, Comrade Bright Eniafe, Ose Local Government and Hon. Ajibade Shina, Owo council area.

The letter read: “the Youths and people of Ondo North Senatorial district entrust you with their mandate which you’ve been eyeing for a decade plus now and was later bestowed on you on a platter of gold but you later turn out to neglect them.

“You are aware of the open wound of Ondo North Youths, If caution is not taken by youths to stop the inflicting pains that is radiating furiously, it may cause great damage to our future.

“We don’t see your office as patronage-disbursing machine but all we expect is bold visionary measures capable of addressing this present alarming issue.

“Enough of this generational neglect, all reports about you are so infuriating and this deepen the gulf between our humility and you”

“Dear leader, it may interest you to know that we’re pushed to the wall. Our parents, friends are families whom life has favoured sees us as unproductive, rascal, lazy youths, ragamuffins and beggars.

“We must confess, this is an irredeemable embarrassment to your prides as a senator representing us who we’ve support massively to emerge.

“There is growing apprehension among the youths, fidgeting if their future is safe under your leadership. Your actions are too ridiculous and this is deadly to the mandate you are holding”

The letter read further “Distinguish senator, you are almost a year in office with juicy portfolio, many citizenry goodies has been rollout through your good office to Ondo North Senatorial district which you are representing, we will like to ask few questions about them as the youths of your district. Few of this questions are:

“How do you shared the Fertilizers meant for Ondo North Farmers? We need details of how Trailers of palliatives were shared.
It is mandatory we know how slots of SLAs to senate president giving to Ondo North were shared.

“We also believe you still have the records of people who enjoy the Palliatives from Nigeria National Emergency management Agency(NEMA).

“There is need for us to know how our Constituency allowance are being managed. It is important we know how you shared the Amnesty programme slots.

“It also very germain we know how you use the Niger Delta States Oversight funds.

“Note that all Ondo North Youths have correct information of the listed points and we are very much ready to hear from you how it was manage sir.

“Dear leader, despite your vax knowledge of entrepreneurship, director of many business which you are, couple with your juice office, we expect you to perform more brilliantly than this.

“Despite all these allegations, we are not imputing that you are guilty, we are only calling on you to defend yourself before the court of public opinion.

“Whilst the final verdict will be passed by the people who voted you. Because as socrates once opined, “Philosophers and wise men who remain aloof in politics should blame themselves when fools, charlatans and Unmerited beings rule over them.”

“We won’t like to exhaust more strengths on this as we await to read response from you concerning our quest. If we wait for a week and we didn’t see any response to all our questions, we will be forced to take another steps to request for our Rights.

“Finally leader, build the youths and let the youths build a peaceful nation and senatorial district”

However, reacting to the non performing allegations, the Senator described the allegations against him as baseless and misleading.

In a statement by his Special Adviser, media and communication, Adeyinka Ajagunna, who said the office of the Senator has consistently engaged with constituents, listening to their concerns and addressing them promptly.

Ajagunna said “regarding the questions raised, we urge the alliance to seek accurate information before making public accusations. Our office is open to providing detailed explanations and evidence.

Speaking on the distribution of fertilizer and palliative, he said “A transparent process involving local farmers’ associations and government agencies. On Palliatives, distributed fairly among vulnerable groups, with records available for public scrutiny.

“We understand the alliance’s desire for accountability but urge them to seek facts before making accusations. We invite them to a constructive dialogue to address concerns and showcase the senator’s achievements.

“Let us work together for Ondo North’s progress, rather than spreading misinformation and division”