The Digest:
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has openly accused the Federal Government of politically motivated marginalization, alleging a deliberate and unconstitutional withholding of local government funds destined for the state. Represented at a southwest summit, Adeleke framed Osun as a “case study in how not to treat a sub-national entity,” citing partisan interference as the core obstacle.
Key Points:
- Adeleke alleges the FG is withholding Osun’s local government allocations for political reasons.
- He claims federal power is being used to undermine his PDP-led administration.
- The governor cited the seizure of LGA funds without court orders as a key example.
- He also accused federal security agencies of shielding ruling party members from the law.
- Despite these challenges, Adeleke highlighted improvements in health, education, and debt.
- Osun has reduced its debt by over 40% and risen in national exam rankings.
- The governor called for regional unity, urging SW leaders to prioritize collective progress.
Sources: The Cable
