In a statement made available to journalists in Akure, Dayo condemned the act as a calculated attempt to discredit a public official whose integrity and performance have earned him national recognition. He described the attack as baseless and politically motivated, saying it reflects desperation rather than constructive engagement.
Dayo noted that the Minister’s consistent rise in national relevance is built on hard work, competence, and verifiable achievements. He observed that Dr. Tunji-Ojo’s leadership style is anchored on transparency, innovation, and measurable impact, both during his time in the National Assembly and in his current position as Minister of the Federal Republic.
According to the commentator, the Ministry of Interior has recorded remarkable progress under Tunji-Ojo’s stewardship, with noticeable improvements in service delivery, digital transformation, and institutional efficiency. He added that such performance has redefined leadership standards and restored public confidence in governance.
Dayo maintained that propaganda and unfounded criticisms cannot diminish the Minister’s credibility, stressing that Nigerians are now more discerning and can easily distinguish between genuine service and political noise.
He concluded that Tunji-Ojo’s achievements will continue to speak for him and that history will always favour leaders who focus on nation-building over those who thrive on distraction.
The full statement reads:
By Omolere Festus Dayo
In the realm of politics and real life , it is often said that “when light shines too bright, darkness becomes uncomfortable.” The recent online video article circulated by Banji Okunomo, seeking to malign the person and character of Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (BTO), is nothing but another desperate attempt by politically displaced figures to remain relevant in a season where truth, performance, and public trust have taken the center stage.
BTO name has become synonymous with integrity, excellence, and service-oriented leadership. His steady rise in national relevance has not been fueled by propaganda or opportunism but by hard work, verifiable results, and unshakable credibility. From BTO days as a private-sector technocrat to his tenure as a legislator and now a reform-driven Minister of the Federal Republic, BTO has consistently shown that governance can be both visionary and accountable.
Banji Okunomo video piece, laced with personal bitterness and political frustration, lacks both factual grounding and moral balance. It is a tragic reflection of how low some individuals are willing to stoop to seek attention. Those who have observed Okunomo political trajectory can attest that his words carry little moral weight, for a man who has traversed parties and loyalties in search of personal gain cannot claim the authority to speak on character or leadership of BTO
BTO leadership model stands on three solid pillars namely ; Integrity, Innovation, and Impact.
Under his watch, the Ministry of Interior has witnessed unprecedented reform: faster passport issuance, improved service delivery, and an institutional focus on transparency and digital transformation. These are not mere claims; they are achievements felt across Nigeria and documented by independent observers.
The Problem with Political Envy
When men who once thrived on deceit see the emergence of genuine leadership, they panic. The success story of BTO represents a generational shift ,one where performance, not propaganda, defines relevance. This threatens those whose political survival depends on misinformation.
Banji recent video articles or content attempts to create controversy where there is none, questioning the character of a man whose record remains unblemished. But Ondo State people and Nigerians are wiser. The public can see the difference between manufactured scandal and demonstrated competence.
Evidence is there to proof, Not Emotion like him.
Unlike many who thrive on noise, BTO story is anchored on evidence, from his impactful legislative record in the House of Representatives, where he sponsored bills that improved national infrastructure and technology development, to his ongoing reforms as Minister that have repositioned the Interior Ministry for efficiency and accountability.
Leadership, for BTO, has never been about occupying positions; it has always been about delivering solutions.
This is why his works speak louder than any sponsored write-up. It is also why his name continues to inspire a new generation of Nigerians who believe in progress through integrity.
History Will Judge Fairly
Every generation has its reformers,men who challenge the status quo, bring fresh energy, and ignite hope in governance. History does not remember the noise-makers; it remembers the nation-builders.
While Banji Okunomo pen drips with resentment, BTO hands build systems that serve the people.
While others fabricate lies to stay relevant, BTO continues to let his results speak.
In time, as always, truth will outlast every rumor.
Conclusion: Leadership Beyond Distraction
BTO journey is not one of privilege, but of purpose. Those who attack him do so not because he has failed, but because his success exposes their own irrelevance. Nigerians are not deceived. They have seen what genuine service looks like, and they know the difference between a reformer, building hope and a politician seeking attention.
Indeed the noise will fade, but BTO impact will remain forever.
No one can stop what God has started.
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