Ekiti State Government Rejects N25 Million Propaganda Allegations as Baseless Campaign Tactics

Ekiti Government slams Wole Oluyede Campaign for baseless N25m propaganda claims. Read the Commissioner's response on fiscal transparency and audit rankings.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 10, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Nation Newspaper

Denial of Media Manipulation Charges

The Ekiti State Government has formally addressed a statement released by the Wole Oluyede Campaign Organisation which alleged a N25 million expenditure aimed at influencing media narratives. Commissioner for Information Taiwo Olatunbosun described the claims as entirely baseless and lacking any evidentiary support. The government maintains that such allegations serve only as a distraction from the substantive issues facing the state, asserting that the administration remains committed to a fact-based democratic discourse.

Critique of Credibility and Official Platforms

Olatunbosun pointed out significant flaws in the campaign organization's claims, noting the absence of specific media outlets or transaction proofs to validate the alleged payment. The Commissioner questioned the logic behind "propaganda shopping," arguing that official government portals and the Independent National Electoral Commission platforms provide authentic information to the public free of charge. The state government suggested that the timing and nature of the allegation indicate it is a calculated attempt to gain publicity during the current political cycle.

Performance Metrics and Infrastructure Milestones

Defending the current leadership, the state highlighted a record of tangible results delivered under Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The administration pointed to the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals, alongside advancements in youth empowerment and healthcare. By focusing on these developmental achievements, the government aimed to contrast its performance with what it described as the sensationalist claims of political actors.