The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of vindictiveness after a 500KVA transformer donated to Itun Moro community in Ikenne by its governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, was allegedly removed by state officials.
PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the transformer, presented to the community on August 6, 2025, by the Ladi Adebutu Development Organisation (LADO), was meant to end over four years of blackout in the area.
However, the PDP alleged that operatives of the Abiodun-led administration stormed the community on Thursday, August 21, and carted away the equipment, a move the opposition party described as “a reckless show of hate for the people.”
In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Otunba Kayode Adebayo, the PDP condemned what it termed a “callous and irresponsible act,” saying the governor was more interested in political vendetta than the welfare of Ogun residents.
“Governor Abiodun’s attempt to remove the transformer simply because it was provided by Hon. Adebutu shows the depth of his disregard for the people of Ikenne.
“This government thrives on political bitterness and deliberate neglect of communities,” the statement read.
The opposition party further alleged that the governor had developed “a reputation for violence, thuggery and disdain for Ogun citizens,” insisting that his administration was bent on frustrating individuals and organisations offering assistance to deprived communities.
Residents of Itun Moro, according to the PDP, resisted the removal of the transformer and stood their ground against what they called “senseless invaders.”
The party urged communities across the state to safeguard similar donations from Adebutu and LADO, claiming that over 1,000 transformers had been distributed to needy towns and villages in Ogun over the past decade.
While calling on residents to remain calm, the PDP said it would continue to stand in solidarity with communities “abandoned by a government that prioritises vendetta over service.”
PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the residents of the community resisted the officials from allegedly taking away the transformer away.
Efforts to get the Ogun State Government’s reaction on the allegation were unsuccessful as at press time.
When contacted, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Adesanya promised to get back to PLATFORM TIMES .
BUT, as at the press time, he had yet to get back .
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