Osun State's Showdown: Basiru Blasts Adeleke, Vows To Unseat Him
Osun State's Governance Unsuitability Asserted by APC's Basiru Towards Governor Adeleke
According to our sources, Senator Ajibola Basiru, the national secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has publicly declared that Governor Ademola Adeleke is not fit to govern Osun State.
In a statement issued by his media office to celebrate the Governor's 65th birthday, Basiru accused Ademola of underperforming in key sectors like agriculture, tourism, education, and health since taking office.
The senator further accused the Governor of embarking on excessive foreign travels without generating substantial foreign investment for the state.
Basiru didn't mince words, stating bluntly, "We need a governor with vision and who is surrounded by development-driven individuals." He went on to alleg that the current administration has failed in numerous ways, leaving the state's agricultural sector nearing its dead end, with no signed contracts or newly established companies to show for the past three years.
The tourism industry, too, has been struggling, with declining patronage. He pointed out the deplorable state of the education sector, citing teacher layoffs and the poorly managed health care services, alluding to the reckless spending of state funds.
Basiru, who is vying for the governorship position, believes the current administration lacks the capacity to manage Osun State effectively. However, he emphasized that his intentions are not grounded in personal animosity towards Ademola but rather to ensure the state's welfare.
Despite the harsh criticism, Basiru wished the Governor well on his birthday, affirming that politics, for him, is a means to better the state. He reminded the people that, as a lawyer, he adheres to the principles of democracy and that he respects the electorate's wishes, even if it means accepting defeat in the last election.
Insights:
- Ajibola Basiru is known for his political activism, including a controversy surrounding the likening of the APC to Jehovah's Witnesses[3].
- As a challenger against Governor Ademola Adeleke, Basiru has criticized the current administration for its perceived shortcomings[1][4].
- The PDP has dismissed Basiru's chances of unseating Governor Ademole[2], but Basiru has kept up his campaign, emphasizing the need for better governance for Osun State.
- Senator Ajibola Basiru, currently vying for the governorship position in Osun State, has criticized the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke for underperforming in sectors like agriculture, tourism, education, and health.
- In a statement, Basiru accused the Governor of embarking on excessive foreign travels without generating substantial foreign investment for the state, and he asserted that the current administration has failed in numerous ways, leaving the state's agricultural sector near collapse and with no new companies established in the past three years.
- The PDP has expressed doubts about Basiru's ability to unseat Governor Adeleke, but Basiru has maintained that his intentions are not personal and are focused on ensuring the state's welfare.
- Regardless of the harsh criticism, Basiru has emphasized that he respects the electorate's wishes and adheres to the principles of democracy, reminding the people that politics, for him, is a means to better the state.
- The general news on politics in Osun State has seen Basiru being a vocal critic of the current administration, advocating for policy-and-legislation changes to improve the state's health, education, agriculture, and tourism sectors.
