APM Slams Adeleke’s Administration for Nepotism, Favoritism in Osun

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of nepotism and favoritism in the distribution of infrastructure projects in Osun State.

The party, in a statement signed by Chairman of the Osun State APM, Hon. Adewale Adebayo alleged that the present administration has disproportionately concentrated development projects in Ede the governor’s hometown, while neglecting other parts of the state.

The party cited several examples of major road construction projects in Ede, including dual carriageways, that have been completed and others underway, stating that other towns in Osun, including Osogbo, the state capital have not received similar attention.

The APM also accused the administration of using token projects in other parts of the state to distract from its bias towards Ede.

According to state, “Since Governor Ademola Adeleke assumed office in 2022, his administration has consistently shown that it places little value on the collective will of Osun people who voted him into power. Instead, his style of governance has been marked by nepotism, favoritism, and a worrisome disregard for inclusiveness.

“One of his earliest actions was the erection of a statue of his late brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, at the entrance of the Osun State Secretariat in Abere, while also changing the official address of the Secretariat from Osogbo, the state capital, to Abere in Ede land. This symbolic gesture alone revealed his intentions—shifting the identity and pride of Osun’s capital toward his hometown.

“Months ago, when the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) raised concerns that Adeleke’s infrastructural projects were being disproportionately concentrated in Ede, we were dismissed and ridiculed. Today, it has become undeniable: Osun is witnessing a government of Ede, by Ede, and for Ede.

“Every major road in Ede has either been rehabilitated or newly constructed under Adeleke’s watch. Roads are being opened to private homes—both prominent and obscure. In less than three years, Ede’s infrastructural development has outshone Osogbo, the state capital, as massive, high-quality roads are being strategically routed into the Governor’s hometown.

“I challenge anyone who may want to oppose to our claim for first take a drive through Ede, and the truth will hit you in the face. Roads everywhere — from major expressways to inner streets — roads have been constructed or rehabilitated with precision and quality.

“A dual carriageway from Akoda–Redeemer University junction to Oke-Gada, Another dual carriageway from Abere to Ede spanning over 5km, The 10km Ofatedo–Ede dualisation project. And yet another dual carriageway from Oke-Gada road to Ara Junction.

“No other town in Osun has received this scale of attention, not even Osogbo, the state capital.

“Meanwhile, the administration attempts to cover up its bias by announcing flyover projects in Osogbo and Ile-Ife—projects that appear more like political distractions than genuine commitments.

“When Senator Francis Fadahunsi from Ijesaland defected from the PDP, the Governor rushed to flag off a token dualisation project in Ilesa—barely 3km long—just to buy sympathy.

“Similarly, after Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi of Ila-Orangun left the PDP, the Governor hastily approved another ill-conceived dual carriageway there, ignoring the far more critical Ila–Ora–Kwara boundary road, which remains impassable and has effectively cut off communities.

“Even in Iwo, all the Governor could offer was a 3km dualisation project. These token projects are nothing but Greek gifts—unfinished promises to be recycled as campaign tools in 2026.

“The truth remains clear: in three years, Adeleke has ensured that Ede enjoys over 25km of quality road construction and rehabilitation, while no other town can boast of even 3km under his administration.

“This is happening despite Osun reportedly receiving nearly ₦1 trillion in federal allocations for state alone aside Local Government within this period. With such resources, one would expect balanced development across Osun. But what do we see? Ede reaping gold, while other towns get crumbs.

“Governor Adeleke’s discontinuation of Ipade Imole, his supposed town hall accountability session, is no coincidence. He has chosen opacity over transparency, refusing to face the people and answer for the lopsided governance style that benefits Ede above all. He is evading public scrutiny. When challenged, his administration hides behind shallow PR while Ede soaks up the dividends of collective resources.

“The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) stands ready to break this cycle of greed and self-serving politics, offering a credible, inclusive, and people-driven alternative to the APC and PDP. May the spirit of Osun founding fathers forgive Adeleke as we mark 34th anniversary.”