Human rights activist and 2023 African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, took a swipe at Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over the weekend, labeling him “one of the worst governors in the country.”
Sowore, founder of the #TakeItBack movement, made the remarks through his verified social media page while commenting on a trending clip of Aiyedatiwa dancing at an event in Akure, the state capital.
He wrote: “One of the worst governors Nigeria has ever had is Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State not because he’s busy dancing, but because he has nothing to offer. Empty and fleeting, just like the dance here itself.”
The statement quickly stirred reactions. Responding on behalf of the governor, Yomi Oyekan, an aide to Aiyedatiwa, dismissed Sowore’s comments, branding him a publicity seeker.
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In Oyekan’s words: “Mr. Sowore, let’s end the delusion. You trade in spectacle, not substance. You have built a résumé on arrests, hashtags, failed protests, and laughable electoral showings. That is the sum of your political life: thin, noisy, and inconsequential.
“Keep shouting from the sidelines if it comforts you, but don’t mistake attention for relevance. History has already graded you and you failed the exam.”