Aiyedatiwa’s Aide Resigns Amid Discontent Over Appointments in Ondo

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Community Engagement (North), Bode Obanla, has resigned from his post barely 24 hours after the governor inaugurated 16 new commissioners, fueling speculation of growing internal rifts within the state administration.

In a letter dated July 16, addressed to the governor, Obanla stated that his resignation was to allow him to focus on his personal business commitments.

Naijaonpoint reports that Obanla, in his resignation letter, expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to serve but made it clear that he was stepping down voluntarily.

He wrote, “I have handed over all government properties in my care, particularly the Hilux van attached to my office, back to the government through the office of the SSA on Community Engagement (Central).

“I sincerely appreciate Your Excellency for the opportunity to serve our dear state, which has added to my experience in public life.”

The former SSA also urged the government to consider the input and insights he had provided regarding developmental needs in the Northern Senatorial District, expressing hope that those recommendations would guide future projects in the region.

While Obanla gave a formal and courteous explanation for his departure, sources close to the former aide claim there are deeper issues at play.

According to insiders, Obanla’s resignation was influenced by growing dissatisfaction with Governor Aiyedatiwa’s leadership style, particularly his alleged habit of making appointments without due consultation with party leaders or grassroots stakeholders.

A source told Vanguard, “Many leaders feel sidelined. The governor is making appointments without input from key stakeholders, especially at the local government level. This has created dissatisfaction among party loyalists who feel used and abandoned after the election.”

The development has reportedly rattled several quarters within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo, with warnings that more high-profile resignations could follow if the current trend continues.