By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Leadership Of Owo Reformation Initiative (ORI) has hailed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state for putting the state on the world map of socio-economic, political, commercial and infrastructure development.
The group that passed a vote of confidence on the governor also commended him for his steadfast dedication to the infrastructural, economic and socio-political advancement of the state.
The group also declared their support for the state Commissioner of Finance, Mrs Omowunmi Isaac for her fiscal prudence, accountability and sound economic stewardship which have positively impacted the financial trajectory of the state.
This was contained in a statement signed by Chief (Dr.) Alex Ajipe, Hon. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi (Majority Leader), Hon. Renike Witherspoon, Hon. Tunde Owadimibola, Hon. Samuel Balogun (Chairman, Owo Local Government), Hon. Tope Omolayo (Elected Chairman, Owo LGA), Mr. Kunle Lawal Odide and Pastor Olugbenga Olumolawa.
The group warned political saboteurs and purveyors of falsehood against causing political chaos in the state by propagating unfounded allegations and divisive rhetoric.
The communique of the ORI stated that: “The leadership issues a stern and final warning to political desperados, mischief-makers and self-appointed watchdogs who have taken undue liberties in propagating unfounded allegations and divisive rhetoric.
“Should they persist in their treacherous endeavours, they shall meet their political Waterloo as the forces of truth and progress will invariably obliterate their nefarious machinations.”
Reaffirming their support for good governance, the group said “We reiterate our steadfast commitment to the advancement of Owo, Ondo State and the greater democratic cause ensuring that governance remains a vehicle for development rather than a platform for juvenile theatrics and mendacious propaganda.
“The leadership of Owo Reformation Initiative shall not remain passive while political mercenaries attempt to derail the trajectory of progress championed by this administration.”
While condemning the baseless attack on the governor and its administration, stated that “the leadership of Owo Reformation Initiative unequivocally denounces the malicious and insidious propaganda aimed at disparaging the Governor and the Honourable Commissioner for Finance.
“These unwarranted and politically orchestrated assaults are manifestations of intellectual deficiency and desperate political brinkmanship, calculated to incite disaffection and derail governance.
“It is preposterous and logically defective to malign the Honourable Commissioner for Finance over a budget meticulously scrutinized, debated and ratified through due legislative and executive processes.
“The State Executive Council, the House Committee on Appropriation and the full complement of the 26 Honourable Members of the Ondo State House of Assembly diligently examined and sanctioned the budget, rendering any attack on the Commissioner an exercise in political illiteracy and deliberate misinformation.
“Furthermore, it is a glaring contradiction that members of the opposition, specifically those within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who actively participated in the appropriation process and sanctioned the budget, are now instigating unwarranted controversy.
“It is equally perplexing that the ire of these political agitators is directed at the Commissioner for Finance rather than the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning who is the actual architect of the budget.
“This calculated misdirection underscores the insincerity of their outcry, revealing a desperate attempt to politicize a procedural matter.
“The Owo Reformation Initiative categorically denounce this diversionary narrative and reaffirms their unwavering support for the administration’s commitment to transparency, due process and the seamless execution of governance devoid of baseless distractions
“Owo remains a formidable political stronghold, distinguished by its unwavering commitment to democratic ideals and the advancement of Ondo State.
“We, therefore, warn detractors against further attempts to delegitimize our political relevance as governance must be anchored on equity and developmental imperatives rather than the parochial whims of a disgruntled few.”