The Special Assistant on Youths to the Executive Chairman of Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omokejimi Samuel, has come under fire for his response to a critic who rated the council’s performance poorly.
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The controversy erupted when an X user, $$Yeankeys$$ (@OgunmadeYek), questioned the effectiveness of the LCDA’s administration. Initially engaging with Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Chairman, Mayor Dele Oshinowo, who vouched for the leadership of Ikosi Isheri LCDA under Princess Samiat Bada, the user remained unconvinced. He went on to rate the local council’s performance as 1/10, calling it “extremely poor.”
Omokejimi fired back, calling the critic “myopic in his reasoning” and insisting that the council had executed numerous “record-breaking projects.” He challenged the user to visit and witness ongoing project commissioning.
However, Omokejimi’s response sparked further debate, with some arguing that his reaction lacked professionalism. A source criticized his approach, stating, “Omokejimi is not a good image maker. He fights with almost everyone who criticizes his boss. Instead of attacking the user, he should have provided convincing proof of the mayoress’ achievements.”
Public affairs analyst Omoba Awofeso Rasheed also weighed in, stressing the importance of governance over defensive rhetoric. “He must defend his pot of soup, but it’s crucial to offer wise counsel. Good governance and a strong legacy matter more than applause from fair-weather supporters,” he said.
Many observers believed Omokejimi missed an opportunity to turn the criticism into positive PR. Rather than engage in a verbal spat, they argued, he could have reinforced Mayor Oshinowo’s assurances by showcasing concrete evidence of the LCDA’s achievements and inviting the critic for an objective assessment.