The death of Tunde Oladunjoye, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, has sparked mixed reactions, not only for the loss itself but for the circumstances surrounding it. Oladunjoye reportedly died on Friday in an undisclosed hospital in the United Kingdom, where he had traveled for medical treatment — a fact now raising eyebrows and fueling criticism of Nigeria’s failing healthcare system and the hypocrisy of its political elite.
While Governor Dapo Abiodun described the death as “devastating” and praised Oladunjoye as a “forthright, consummate politician,” critics are pointing out the irony: a top government consultant and party spokesman who frequently defended the state’s policies died abroad, far from the very healthcare system his administration claims to be improving.
“Why are our leaders flying abroad for treatment while the masses are left with broken hospitals?” asked one political commentator online. “If even those in government don’t trust the system they help manage, what hope do ordinary Nigerians have?”
Though Oladunjoye was widely respected for his outspokenness and loyalty to the APC, his death is now being used by activists as a symbol of the widening trust gap between politicians and the people they serve.
As condolences pour in, questions remain: how many more political leaders will die overseas while the nation’s healthcare infrastructure continues to decay? And when will real investment in local hospitals become a priority — not just for votes, but for survival?
Oladunjoye’s passing may mark the end of an era for Ogun APC, but it has also reignited a national conversation about leadership accountability and the urgent need for a healthcare revolution at home.
