Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Wednesday berated Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over what he described as an unwarranted verbal attack on his principal.
Tunji, in a statement, accused Governor Makinde of resorting to personal insults rather than engaging in constructive and issue-based discourse, stressing that such comments do not contribute to national development or healthy democratic debate. He maintained that Chief Adelabu has remained focused on his responsibilities in the power sector, working to address longstanding challenges affecting electricity supply across the country.
The minister’s aide further described Makinde’s comments as politically motivated, noting that Chief Adelabu’s performance in office speaks for itself and should be assessed based on tangible outcomes rather than rhetoric. He added that the Power Minister has continued to prioritize reforms, infrastructure improvement, and collaboration with stakeholders to stabilize the sector.
Tunji advised the Oyo State governor to channel his energy toward governance and service delivery to the people of the state, rather than engaging in public exchanges that could heighten political tension. He reaffirmed Adelabu’s commitment to his mandate and said the minister would remain undistracted by distractions or personal attacks.