19/12/2025
Former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun accused Governor Adeleke of nepotism in the higest order
Alao Adeolu, a former member of the PDP in Osun while expressing his views on Facebook over the mode of governance by the Adeleke administration wrote,
“Politics apart, some people are just plain greedy. It’s difficult to turn a blind eye to the blatant favoritism being exhibited in Osun State under Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration. Let’s talk about Ede – a single town that seems to have become the exclusive beneficiary of this government’s appointments and projects.
Take a look at this:
• Governor: From Ede.
• Chief of Staff: Ede.
• Commissioner for Works: Ede.
• Commissioner for Special Duties: Ede.
• Commissioner for Federal Matters: Ede.
• Commissioner for Science, Innovation, and Technology: Ede.
• Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission: Ede.
• Chairman of OHIS: Ede.
• Chairman of O’Ambulance: Ede.
• SUBEB Executive Secretary: Ede.
• Iree Polytechnic Rector: Ede.
• Osun State College of Technology Esa Oke From Ede
And if that’s not enough, let’s add these numbers:
• 20 Special Advisers (Cabinet and Non-Cabinet): Many from Ede.
• 53 Senior Special Assistants (SSA): Many from Ede.
• Over 100 Special Assistants (SA): A significant number from Ede.
“Now, as if this unfair concentration of appointments wasn’t enough, there’s talk of relocating the Ido-Osun Airport project to Ede. But why? Why should one town hold such an overwhelming share of the state’s resources and opportunities?
“Governor Adeleke, you were elected to govern Osun State, not just Ede. It’s high time your administration embraced inclusivity and equitable distribution of appointments and resources. Osun is made up of diverse towns and communities, all deserving of a fair share of governance.
“This isn’t just about politics. It’s about fairness, justice, and the future of Osun State. Let us rise above nepotism and build a government that truly