Osun: APC Criticisms Of Gov Adeleke Distractive – SW PDP

By Ayodele Oni

The south west zone of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Osun state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop attacking Governor Ademola Adeleke to enable him concentrate on governance.

A statement on Wednesday by the PDP zonal publicity secretary, Sanya Atofarati, stated that huge debt in form of unpaid salaries left behind by the immediate past administration was one of the problems being tackled by the present administration.

“It is worth noting that Governor Oyetola left the state in a precarious financial situation, with over N75 billion in debt owed in salaries and pension.

“It calls for serious concerns about the handling of the state resources and the impact of past policies on the current state of affairs in Osun.

‘In contrast, Governor Adeleke has taken decisive action to address the challenges facing the state. His people-oriented and economic policies have been instrumental in clearing the backlog of over three years of salary arrears thereby providing much-needed succor.

“We find it ironic that the APC would have the temerity to question Governor Adeleke’s focus on governance, especially considering the state of affairs he inherited from the previous administration led by former governor Oyetola.

“It is essential to ask what former governor Oyetola did with the state resources that led to the accumulation of over N75 billion in debt, particularly in unpaid salaries and pensions.

“This significant burden left by the previous administration cannot be ignored and must be addressed.

“Governor Adeleke’s administration has been proactive in addressing these fiscal challenges and has implemented policies that have yielded tangible results.

“This demonstrates a commitment to prioritizing the welfare of the state’s workers and retirees who have long suffered due to financial misappropriation by the APC led Oyetola’s administration.

“This is a testament to his commitment to the governance, welfare and well-being of the people of Osun State.

“We urge the Osun APC to focus on constructive engagement and refrain from baseless outbursts. It is time to acknowledge the positive impact of Governor Adeleke’s leadership and work towards the collective progress of the state.”