Osun APC greets Gov Adeleke at 65, condemns governance file

Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has prolonged birthday greetings to Governor Ademola Adeleke on his sixty fifth birthday, whereas utilizing the event to criticise his administration’s efficiency.

In a press release issued by the celebration’s Director of Media and Info, Kola Olabisi on Tuesday, described the governor’s management since assuming workplace as a monumental failure.

The celebration urged him to redirect his insurance policies for the good thing about Osun State residents.

“It’s fairly unlucky that for the reason that Governor Adeleke-led administration was inaugurated over two years in the past, there was little or nothing for the residents of the state to have unfettered entry to significant dividends of democracy,” the assertion learn.

The celebration additionally urged Adeleke to make use of his birthday as a second for introspection and governance enchancment.

“We rejoice in the present day’s big day with you. It’s our hope that as you added one other 12 months to your earthly journey in the present day, it should kind the premise so that you can have a rethink and redirection,” it mentioned.

The APC additional cautioned that the remaining time in Adeleke’s four-year tenure ought to be dedicated to significant governance, claiming that his present type lacked impression.

“As a celebration that’s keenly within the growth of the state, we remind you that the tip of your four-year tenure is quick approaching,” the assertion continued.

The opposition celebration additionally criticised the governor’s alleged divisive method to management, advising him to undertake a extra inclusive and constructive perspective.

“It will prosper your administration when you have the political will to eliminate divisive, oppressive and vindictive governance,” Olabisi added.

Responding, the spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, dismissed the APC’s assertion, describing it as a product of the celebration’s unresolved failures whereas in energy between 2018 and 2022.

“The Osun APC continues to be haunted by the monumental failure of its administration between 2018 to 2022,” it added.

He asserted that since November 2022, Adeleke had made important strides in employees’ welfare, infrastructure, schooling, and debt discount, citing the administration’s five-point agenda.

“From November 2022 to this point, the story of Osun modified for the higher,” Rasheed claimed.

The governor’s spokesperson highlighted latest achievements, together with an improved Nationwide Examination Council rating and a 40% discount in state debt in line with the Debt Administration Workplace.

“The Nationwide Examination Council lately rated Osun as quantity seven from its thirty third place underneath the APC authorities,” Rasheed added.

He additionally referenced endorsements from civil servants and pensioners, noting that salaries and pensions had been now being paid and healthcare entry had improved.

“Osun employees lately endorsed Mr Governor for a second time period… they vowed by no means to be taken again to the tortuous period of APC governance,” he said.

Rasheed additionally counseled President Bola Tinubu for issuing a birthday message to Adeleke, contrasting the President’s gesture with what he termed the APC’s lack of political maturity.

He accused the opposition of backing unelectable candidates and spreading disinformation.

“We are able to solely advise the state APC to give up forward of 2026,” Rasheed concluded.