The Osun State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday clashed over the call by the NNPP to remove Governor Ademola Adeleke from office in the forthcoming 2026 governorship election.
Sports equipment
The NNPP in a statement signed by its chairman, Dr Tosin Odeyemi, criticised Adeleke’s governance, alleging that it lacked direction and was focused on personal gain rather than the state’s development.
According to Odeyemi, Osun deserves a governor better than Adeleke.
“We need a leader with vast knowledge about governance who can rise above political sentiments and truly serve the people,” he said.
He urged political parties to collaborate in presenting the best candidate for the upcoming elections, warning that failing to do so would harm the state’s prosperity.
However, the Osun State PDP swiftly responded, dismissing Odeyemi’s claims as unfounded and asserting that he lacked the necessary experience to accurately assess Adeleke’s performance.
The PDP emphasised the governor’s achievements, which they argued contradicted the NNPP’s accusations.
The PDP, in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Oladele Bamiji, pointed out that Adeleke’s administration had successfully completed over 200 kilometres of road construction, including the state’s first flyover in Ilé-Ifè, and had worked to address the traffic issues in Osogbo with the construction of a dual carriageway and two additional flyovers.
The party also highlighted Adeleke’s efforts in clearing salary arrears of the state workforce, amounting to billions of naira, as well as implementing a free health insurance scheme for pensioners and persons with disabilities.
The PDP further stressed that Adeleke’s government had rehabilitated and equipped over 200 health centres to cater to the healthcare needs of the people at the grassroots level.