Ondo Government political appointee and outspoken government supporter, Obadofin Ademola, has declared that no amount of intimidation, media attacks or alleged institutional pressure will force him into silence, insisting that his dignity, fundamental rights and public service career must not be sacrificed over a personal dispute already before a court of competent jurisdiction.
Ademola, a known vocal voice in Ondo State’s political space and a consistent supporter of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration, made this position known in a strongly worded press statement, expressing concern over what he described as a sustained campaign of harassment, intimidation and attempts to damage his reputation.
According to him, it is troubling that despite the existence of an ongoing court case between the parties, he continues to face what he considers undue pressure, including police involvement, the alleged mobilisation of security and anti-graft institutions, as well as media publications surrounding the dispute.
The political appointee maintained that he has absolute confidence in the judicial process and is prepared to submit himself to the law, stressing that those who have approached the court should allow the judiciary to determine the matter rather than resort to what he described as a parallel trial in the court of public opinion.
“I will not be intimidated, blackmailed or silenced,” he declared emphatically.
Ademola also raised concerns over alleged recorded statements and repeated boasts attributed to individuals connected with the dispute, suggesting that efforts were being made to use his appointment in government as a means of orchestrating his removal from office.
He described such alleged actions as deeply disturbing, questioning whether the real intention was to resolve a private disagreement or deliberately destroy his reputation, livelihood and public service career.
He further cautioned against dragging the Ondo State Government into what he described as an essentially personal matter, noting that Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration should not be exposed to unnecessary political embarrassment over a dispute already before the courts.
The outspoken government supporter was, however, quick to clarify that he was not demanding immunity, preferential treatment or protection from legitimate investigation, but simply fairness, respect for his fundamental rights and strict adherence to due process.
“I have nothing to hide, and i am confident that the facts will speak for themselves at the appropriate time and before the appropriate authority,” he stated.
Ademola reiterated that his years of public engagement and service have been guided by his belief in the rule of law, adding that he would continue to defend his reputation through every lawful means available.
He insisted that while he remains committed to respecting the judiciary, he would not surrender to intimidation or allow a private disagreement to become an instrument for destroying his career in public service.
