– Accuse him of nepotism, abuse of office
The Coalition of Stakeholders from the Oil-Producing Areas of Ondo State, comprising youths, women, community leaders and opinion stakeholders, has issued a two-week ultimatum to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, demanding the immediate removal of Hon. Otito Atikase Ehinmore, the current Ondo State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
The demand, contained in a letter dated 15th October, 2025, and signed by close to 50 youths from the oil-producing communities, accused Hon. Atikase of gross misconduct, abuse of office, nepotism and total disconnect from the people he represents.
In the letter addressed to President Tinubu and copied to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the coalition expressed anger, frustration and deep disappointment over Atikase’s alleged misconduct:
According to the statement, “since assuming office, Hon. Atikase has remained invisible, inaccessible and unaccountable, showing no engagement with youth groups, traditional rulers or community stakeholders. The coalition alleged that he has turned the Ondo State seat on the NDDC Board into a “ghost position,” depriving the state of visibility and developmental benefits.
The petition addressed to the President, titled: “A Call for the Immediate Removal of Hon. Otito Atikase Ehinmore, Ondo State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC),” partly reads:
“We the undersigned Coalition of Youth Movements and Stakeholders from the oil- producing areas of Ondo State, rise in unity to demand the immediate removal of Hon. Otito Atikase Ehinmore, the current Ondo State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).”
“Our position is driven by a deep sense of disappointment and betrayal. Since his appointment, Hon. Ehinmore has consistently demonstrated disconnection,
irresponsibility, and self-serving conduct that grossly undermines the mandate of the NDDC and the trust of the people of Ondo State.”
“Hon. Otito Atikase Ehinmore has been completely invisible and unavailable in all oil-producing communities of Ondo State since assuming office. He has failed to engage with local stakeholders, youth groups, or traditional rulers,
and has made no meaningful impact in the development agenda of the region.”
Attached below is the scanned copy of the full petition.
Meanwhile, Starnews NG reports that efforts to get Hon. Atikase’s reaction proved abortive as calls put across to him were not picked.
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