Kunle Afod slams Aiyedatiwa over neglect claims in Ose LGA, citing failing schools, roads, hospitals and years of power outage
Akure, Nigeria, Monday, April 2026: Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afod, has publicly criticised Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over what he described as prolonged neglect of basic infrastructure and social services in Ose Local Government Area.
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The outspoken actor, who said he had been engaging the state government for nearly a month, expressed frustration over what he termed the administration’s silence on the worsening conditions in the area.
The criticism marks a bold escalation after weeks of private appeals.
Afod highlighted severe challenges affecting communities, including deteriorating roads, failing schools, and the collapse of healthcare services.
According to the filmmaker, several general hospitals in Idoani have been shut down, leaving residents without access to essential medical care.
The actor also raised concern over the state of education, alleging that teachers have abandoned schools due to poor conditions, while children are no longer attending classes.
He described the situation as alarming and deeply troubling for the future of young people in the community.
In a video shared online, Afod pointed to a nursery and primary school in Idoani as an example of the decay, urging authorities to confront the reality on the ground.
He insisted that the neglect extends across multiple communities within Ose Local Government Area.
Afod further revealed that some communities have endured power outages for up to two decades, with Idoani reportedly in darkness for eight years.
He argued that such prolonged deprivation reflects a systemic failure in governance.
Calling for immediate action, the actor appealed not only to the governor but also to local and federal representatives, including the chairman of the local government, lawmakers, and the area’s senator.
He urged coordinated intervention to address what he described as a worsening humanitarian situation.
The Kunle Afod slams Aiyedatiwa controversy has sparked conversations online, with many residents echoing concerns about infrastructure and public services in rural parts of Ondo State.
The issue has also drawn attention to the broader challenges of equitable development across local governments.
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Despite the strong criticism, there has been no official response from Governor Aiyedatiwa or relevant authorities as of the time of filing this report.
Mariam Balogun is a contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
