Politics
Good Governance: Babayemi Is A Frustrated Politician, Out To Use Osun People For Selfish Agenda– Governor Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has carpeted a former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Dotun Babayemi, over his comment on the governance of the state, accusing him of playing up a wrong narrative about the state.
Governor Adeleke who described the action of Babayemi as a theatrics of a frustrated politician, said the erstwhile PDP member has shown clearly to Osun people that he is an instrument in the hands of people who in the past dragged the state into bad governance.
The Governor called Osun people to be alert to the antics of cheap characters willing to sacrifice the general interest for their greed, noting that the observation of Babayemi on good governance in Osun is not only flawed, but exposed him as a sponsored agent out to destabilize the state by collaborating with men and women who dragged Osun the mess the.present government is clearing.
From the time that Governor Adeleke assumed office, Osun people can see a clear commitment to fixing the damages of the past and bringing about a refreshing experience,” the statement noted.
Contrary to the fallacy advanced by Babayemi, Osun people are enjoying good governance under the administration of Ademola Adeleke.
If Babayemi is too frustrated to see this, we like to refer him to the fact that Governor Adeleke is the one who cash backed the workers’ promotion his sponsor now failed to pay while in office.
It is also this same Adeleke administration that is paying half-salary debt owed by Babayemi’s paymasters.
The Adeleke administration enrolled the entire retirees in Osun on a health insurance scheme, the first and only state in the whole of Nigeria to do so.
This same Adeleke administration, through the Imole Surgical and Medical Outreach, has been able to provide free healthcare service to over 50,000 people in Osun. It has constructed 90 km of roads and is still counting, rehabilitated 31 public schools across Osun state and sank boreholes in each of the 332 wards in the state. The list of the administration service to Osun people in the last one year is inexhaustible.
“So, what exactly does Babayemi mean by good governance because every available index showed that the Adeleke administration is doing excellently well in that regard. Babayemi and his co-travellers must wake up to the reality of Governor Adeleke’s unbending commitment to impacting the lives of the people.
The Osun people cannot but be shocked by the theatrics of political leeches as Governor Adeleke is resolute more than ever to deliver for them as manifested in the ambitious multi-billion infrastructure plan. Work has commenced already and the administration will continue to work in line with available resources for the good of the people.
Governor Adeleke cautioned Babayemi and his ilks over their anti-people posture, warning that the Government will not fold its hand for him and his backers to derail the peace and progress the state is enjoying at the moment.
“Only a terrible politician will attribute the current hardship in the whole of Nigeria to a PDP government in Osun state. It is public knowledge that fuel subsidy removal, naira devaluation and high inflation are the critical factors responsible for the hardship in the country. The question for Babayemi and his crew of jesters is, how any of the above highlighted factors should be blamed on a sub-national government?
“It is obvious that Babayemi does not have any inkling of knowledge about the office he struggled so hard to occupy but failed or he is just mischievous as usual. From the time that fuel subsidy was removed and now, the Osun Government has distributed bags of rice through stakeholders on three different occasions, totalling over 14,000 bags. Last week, the Adeleke administration announced a wage award of N15,000 for civil servants and N10,000 for pensioners in spite of the commitment to pay the humongous wage debt left behind by Babayemi’s new found friend.
“We have no issue with people who don’t have conscience and think manipulating the poor Osun people is how they could fund their greed, but as a government, we owe the people a duty to confront any attempt to throw our state into crisis and the people in needless confusion.”
E-signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a fresh attack on opposition political parties, accusing them of deceiving Nigerians and failing to live up to the democratic standards they claim to represent.
Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike said recent controversies surrounding the primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have exposed what he described as the hypocrisy and lack of credibility within the opposition camp.
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According to the former Rivers State governor, parties that have consistently presented themselves as the “new face of democracy” and a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are now grappling with the same internal crises they often criticize in other political parties.
“You can’t fool Nigerians anymore,” Wike declared, insisting that the opposition’s claims of being different from the established political parties have been undermined by disputes and protests that trailed their internal elections.
He questioned the ability of the parties to provide effective leadership if they could not successfully conduct transparent and peaceful primaries.
Wike specifically pointed to complaints raised by some presidential aspirants during the parties’ congresses, arguing that the allegations of irregularities and unfair practices showed that the opposition was not immune to the political shortcomings it frequently condemns.
The FCT minister said Nigerians are increasingly becoming aware of what he called inconsistencies in the opposition’s messaging, stressing that parties cannot market themselves as political “messiahs” while struggling with internal democratic processes.
He further argued that the developments reinforce the relevance of older political parties that have spent years navigating Nigeria’s political landscape.
While noting that both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the APC have faced criticism in the past, Wike maintained that experience remains an important factor in sustaining democratic institutions and managing political competition.
The minister’s remarks come amid heightened political activities and realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition parties seeking to position themselves as strong contenders against the ruling APC.
A fresh twist has emerged within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, as a faction of the party has rejected the camp backing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and instead unveiled businessman and academic, Prof. Chris Uba, as its presidential candidate.
The development comes days after another wing of the party reportedly produced Atiku as its presidential flagbearer following a nationwide primary election, deepening the leadership and candidate dispute within the ADC.
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Speaking during the formal presentation of candidates in Abuja on Sunday, the faction’s National Chairman, Bala Gombe, said the presidential ticket was zoned to Southern Nigeria in line with the principles of equity, fairness, inclusiveness, and federal character.
According to Gombe, three aspirants initially purchased the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest for the presidential ticket.
They included Dr. Bashir Sani, Prince Williams Charles, and Prof. Chris Uba.
He explained that the party adopted the consensus option provided under the Electoral Act, leading to the emergence of Uba as the sole presidential candidate after the withdrawal of the other aspirants.
Gombe stated that the decision was taken in the interest of party unity and in compliance with relevant provisions of the Electoral Act, which recognize consensus as a lawful method of candidate selection.
He further announced the unveiling of 29 governorship candidates across the six geopolitical zones, saying they emerged through the party’s internal democratic processes.
Among those presented were Muhammad Usman Shuwa (Adamawa), Idris Adamu Yanoko (Kano), Shamsudin Muhammad (Kaduna), Ibrahim Al-Ameen Gumi (Zamfara), Babagana Mala (Borno), Musliu Babadele (Lagos), Rukayya Salami (Osun), Gbenga Gbenga (Oyo), Gada Suswan (Benue), Dijatu Abdul Salam (Nasarawa), and Christopher Benjo (Delta), among others.
The faction maintained that it had successfully concluded its governorship, National Assembly, and State House of Assembly primaries nationwide in accordance with the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and the party’s electoral guidelines.
The latest development signals growing internal divisions within the ADC as political parties intensify preparations, coalition talks, and strategic realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Founded in 2005, the ADC has continued to position itself as an alternative political platform while seeking to strengthen its structures and expand its influence across Nigeria.
Former Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The announcement was made by the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in a statement released on Friday.
Kwankwaso also confirmed that former Kano deputy governor, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, would contest for the Kano Central Senatorial seat under the platform of the NDC.
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According to him, the decision followed wide consultations within the party and was guided by the principles of equity, fairness, loyalty, and competence.
“I am delighted to announce that His Excellency, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has been selected as our Kano NDC gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming elections,” Kwankwaso said.
He added that the party remained committed to unity and progress as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 polls.
Kwankwaso also expressed optimism about the party’s chances in the elections while praying for a peaceful and successful affirmation process.
Gwarzo, a close ally of Kwankwaso, previously served as Deputy Governor under Governor Abba Yusuf before resigning following Yusuf’s defection to the All Progressives Congress.
Before his tenure as deputy governor, Gwarzo served as Commissioner for State Affairs during Kwankwaso’s administration and also held office as Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area.
Meanwhile, Gawuna served as Deputy Governor under former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and was the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 election before recently aligning with the NDC.
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