By John Dike, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, of invoking the name of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to allegedly carry out actions against the interests of Osun residents.
Speaking during an unscheduled visit to Osun State University Teaching Hospital in Osogbo on Monday, Adeleke alleged that the duo were behind political and administrative challenges confronting his administration, including the ongoing local government crisis in the state.
According to the governor, the opposition figures “plotted to destabilise” his government in a bid to stall development efforts.
“They dropped the name of Mr President to carry out activities he never authorised. They even hijacked nearly ₦300 billion belonging to Osun in an attempt to frustrate our administration,” Adeleke said.
He maintained that despite the alleged actions, his government has continued to deliver on its mandate, insisting that governance and development projects remain on course.
In a move that drew loud applause from hospital staff, the governor announced the conversion of long-serving casual workers at the teaching hospital into permanent employees, ending over a decade of uncertainty for many of them.
The workers expressed appreciation for what they described as a pro-labour intervention.
Speaking on behalf of the workers, labour leader Olamide Faniran commended the governor’s action and pledged continued support for his administration.
Reacting in a strongly worded statement, Osun APC Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, dismissed Adeleke’s allegations as “baseless, reckless, and politically motivated.”
The All Progressives Congress defended Oyetola and Oyebamiji, describing them as committed leaders who have contributed meaningfully to the state’s development. It also rejected claims of involvement in anti-people activities or financial misconduct.
Olabisi further countered the governor’s position on the local government crisis, insisting that reinstated council officials—following a court ruling—are legitimately administering grassroots governance and delivering projects across the state.
The opposition party accused Adeleke of attempting to deflect attention from governance challenges, including alleged uneven distribution of projects and unresolved labour issues.
It also questioned the feasibility of the governor’s promise to regularise hospital workers, citing similar cases in other state institutions where, according to the party, such commitments remain unfulfilled.
The exchange underscores escalating political tensions ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election, with both camps trading accusations over governance, credibility, and performance.
While the state government insists it is focused on development and workers’ welfare, the opposition maintains that the administration is struggling and losing public confidence.
