Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Akure, Nigeria — Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod has publicly criticised Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the deteriorating state of public infrastructure and essential services in Ose Local Government Area. Afod’s comments, made on Monday evening after nearly a month of private appeals to the state government, reflect growing frustration among residents over poor healthcare, roads, schools, and other critical community needs.
Afod urged the governor to address the deplorable conditions of hospitals, roads, schools, and other livelihood support services. He said repeated attempts to engage the state government had been met with silence or insufficient responses. Afod emphasised that his criticism was motivated by concern for vulnerable populations, including the young, elderly, and families struggling to access basic services.
He highlighted the poor state of local hospitals, many of which are reportedly under-equipped and inadequately staffed. Residents, he said, are forced to travel long distances for medical care, exacerbating public health risks. Afod also drew attention to deteriorating road networks within Ose and neighbouring communities, which hinder economic activity and make travel hazardous, especially during the rainy season.
Education infrastructure was another area of concern. Afod said many schools lack adequate classrooms, teaching materials, clean water, and electricity, contributing to declining attendance and poor learning outcomes. He argued that without urgent intervention, these conditions would continue to limit opportunities for children in the area.
Afod’s remarks come amid growing public scrutiny of Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration. While the government has highlighted initiatives in healthcare, education, and other sectors, critics say these efforts have been uneven, with rural areas like Ose still facing significant deficits in basic services.
The actor’s public criticism also reflects wider civic engagement in Ondo State, where residents and youth groups have increasingly called for government accountability on infrastructure and service delivery. Observers note that while some urban centres in the state have seen visible improvements, rural local government areas remain underserved, heightening the urgency for responsive governance.
Supporters of the administration have pointed to projects aimed at upgrading schools and healthcare facilities, but Afod and other critics argue that tangible improvements are still needed on the ground. The actor stressed that his intervention was not politically motivated but driven by concern for the welfare of citizens, and he urged the government to take immediate action.
Afod’s public call for attention to Ose Local Government Area highlights the broader challenges facing the state in ensuring equitable development. Residents continue to demand better roads, functional healthcare facilities, improved schools, and livelihood support that directly affect daily life.
Whether Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration will respond directly to Afod’s criticism remains to be seen, but the actor’s comments have intensified discussion about governance priorities and the need for meaningful investment in essential public services across Ondo State.
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