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The Digest:

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and APC gubernatorial candidate Bola Oyebamiji have publicly sparred over the condition of the state’s healthcare system, trading accusations of neglect and mismanagement ahead of the 2026 elections.

Key Points:
  • Oyebamiji pledged a comprehensive health sector overhaul, alleging facilities are “moribund.”
  • His campaign cited a report stating 73% of Osun’s PHCs have staffing gaps, with 44% having no staff
  • The report also noted deficiencies in water, toilets, and basic hygiene in many centres
  • Oyebamiji’s team claimed over 300 PHCs were renovated under the previous APC administration
  • Governor Adeleke dismissed the claims as “baseless disinformation.”
  • He stated Osun ranks first in the South-West for primary healthcare provision
  • Adeleke asserted his administration has renovated more than 200 PHCs since taking office
  • He accused Oyebamiji of involvement in mismanaging a $20 million World Bank health grant
As the political storm gathers ahead of 2026, this exchange underscores a deeper tension, where healthcare, a lifeline for millions, becomes a polemic, and every statistic is a weapon in the fight for public trust and electoral advantage.

Sources: Daily Trust