The political rivalry in Osun State is intensifying as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) clash over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second term bid. Recently, the Osun State chapter of the PDP responded to the APC’s criticism of Adeleke’s endorsements for re-election.
Sunday Bisi, the Osun PDP Chairman, dismissed the APC’s criticism, calling it baseless and a sign of desperation. He argued that the APC was rejecting the will of the people, who overwhelmingly support Governor Adeleke. Bisi emphasized that no amount of propaganda could change the fact that Osun residents are firmly behind the governor.
Bisi highlighted several of Adeleke’s achievements, such as completing major infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges, which were left unfinished by the APC’s previous administration. He also defended Adeleke’s education reforms, including the rehabilitation of over 100 public schools and the hiring of new teachers. He rejected claims from the APC that teachers had been unjustly dismissed, pointing out that the opposition had failed to provide evidence of such claims.
In healthcare, Bisi credited Adeleke’s government with rehabilitating 200 primary health centers, addressing issues that arose from the mismanagement of a $20.5 million World Bank health grant by the APC.
On the other hand, the APC, led by Kola Olabisi, its Director of Media and Information, criticized Adeleke’s re-election endorsements, claiming that they would not save his administration. The APC accused Adeleke of mismanaging state resources, particularly pointing to the need to house lawmakers in hotels due to poor planning during the renovation of their quarters. They also criticized the governor’s failure to hire new teachers and expressed concerns about the alleged dismissal of 1,500 teachers and health workers from the previous administration.
The war of words between the PDP and APC in Osun State continues to build, with both parties exchanging blame over the state’s progress and challenges as the 2026 governorship election draws closer.
