Osun LG Crisis: 'We Have Upper Hand', Adeleke Shades Osun APC Speaking at a State Executive Council meeting in Osogbo, Adeleke recounted the challenges his government encountered, containing what he described as the “vicious, anti-democratic campaign” aimed at undermining his leadership.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, Governor Adeleke assured cabinet members that his commitment to good governance continues unwavering, stressing that his administration will remain to focus on delivering democratic dividends and completing conditional projects for the people of Osun.
“Last month was a very busy and turbulent one,” he reported. “We were attacked with a misuse of federal power from the security services to judicial interpretation.”
The governor described the situation as “a vicious, anti-democratic campaign” against his administration, saying that Osun was “under siege in a manner nobody ever envisaged.”
He, however, eulogised the resilience of his government and the people, superposing, “But we survived the evil and offensive onslaught. We defeated forces of darkness that sought to impose anarchy on us. Our adversaries failed in their bid to plunge Osun into a killing field. With divine wisdom and essential encouragement of our people, we retain and even consolidate our hold on the state.”
Adeleke likewise noted the successful conduct of the local government elections and the swearing-in of voted officials, while assuring that legal efforts were ongoing to “eject illegal invaders of our local governments.”
He further mentioned his administration’s efforts to ensure accountability for officials of the previous government, par excellence concerning procurement and financial mismanagement.
The governor eulogized his cabinet members for their dedication and advised them to endure vigilant.
“Let me remind us that the desperate inversion forces are none the less lurking in the dark. We must continue eternally vigilant,” he admonished. “We must never succumb to the plot to distract us. We should remain to deliver on the five-point agenda of this administration. We must complete all ongoing projects and launch new ones to spread democratic dividends to all corners of our state.”
Governor Adeleke further reported plans for unveiling the 2025 infrastructure project implementation plan and timelines, prioritising the need for continuous development.
“By tomorrow, I will unveil our 2025 infra project implementation plan and timelines. From there, we are to start statewide inspections and even commissioning of ongoing and completed infra projects,” he reported.
Assuring his administration’s unwavering resolve, he concluded, “We have the upper hand, and we must simulated ahead without more or less weakness.”
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Published 3/11/2025