Aiyedatiwa’s Aide Claps Back After Sowore Says His Principal Has “Nothing to Offer” Ondo

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has launched a scathing critique of Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing him as “one of the worst governors Nigeria has ever had.”

Omoyele Sowore, who also leads the #TakeItBack movement, made the remarks over the weekend via his verified social media handle while reacting to a viral video showing Governor Aiyedatiwa dancing enthusiastically 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.”

Sowore’s comments sparked reactions, including a sharp response from Yomi Oyekan, an aide to Governor Aiyedatiwa, who dismissed the activist as a mere attention seeker.

In his rebuttal, Oyekan said: “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.”

The exchange highlights rising political tensions in Ondo State as public scrutiny intensifies ahead of the next election cycle. While Sowore has remained a vocal critic of state and national leadership, his comments often draw both support and backlash.