Osun must not return to era of half salaries, says Adeleke

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on residents to vote against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming August 15 governorship election, accusing the opposition of neglecting civil servants during its tenure. Adeleke, running under the Accord Party, alleged that state workers faced significant hardship under the APC administration.

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We will not allow APC to take Osun back to the days when civil servants had to beg their neighbours for food.

In a post on X, Adeleke stated, "We will not allow APC to take Osun back to the days when civil servants had to beg their neighbours for food." He accused those who "once weaponized poverty by paying workers half salaries" of being desperate to return and inflict more pain. The governor urged voters to ensure Osun remains on its "path of progress, compassion, and good governance."

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Those who once weaponised poverty by paying workers half salaries, leaving civil servants to struggle to feed their families, and denying our people access to basic necessities are desperate to return to inflict more pain.

Adeleke defended his administration's record, emphasizing that the welfare of civil servants has been a top priority since he took office. He contrasted his approach with the APC's "disdain for civil servants," stating that the "unjust freezing of state accounts" would only strengthen the resolve of the people to prevent a return to what he described as "dark days."

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APC’s disdain for civil servants is well known in Osun State. Since I became governor, I have made the welfare of our workers and the people of Osun State a top priority.

The governor framed the election as a choice between "progress over regression" and "good governance over neglect," urging voters to support the Accord Party over the APC. The election is scheduled for August 15, with Adeleke seeking re-election.

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The choice is clear: progress over regression, good governance over neglect. Accord over APC.