Ogun Monarch Akinyemi Urges Residents to Demand Politician Accountability

Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, called on residents to reject politicians who fail to respond to their calls and messages. In a statement made on a Sunday, he stressed that effective communication between public office holders and citizens is crucial to maintaining public trust and preventing misinformation.

Akinyemi warned that a lack of communication could create an “information vacuum,” leading to suspicion of corruption and a breakdown of trust. He stated that citizens might interpret silence from their leaders as an attempt to conceal wrongdoing.

The monarch highlighted that responding to communications should be a fundamental responsibility of public officials, asserting that those who do not engage with the electorate do not deserve their votes. He also noted that poor communication could exacerbate crises during emergencies, causing public panic and undermining compliance with government directives.