The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has urged the State Government to provide transparency regarding the location and health condition of Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The opposition party contends that the governor has been notably absent from the state for the past 31 days.
The opposition party alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led administration is withholding information concerning the governor’s overseas mission.
In a statement, the APC Chairman in the state, Tajudeen Lawal, emphasized the suspicious nature of the governor’s prolonged absence.
According to Lawal, the manner in which the governor’s media handlers are addressing his whereabouts implies a deliberate effort to conceal vital information from the public eye.
Lawal stated, “The contradicting reasons for the absence of Adeleke from the state for 30 clears days are enough reasons to suspect and conclude that the governor is using falsehood to deceive the people of the state which is an indication that he has something to hide.”
He continued, “Any mortal can fall sick any time and anywhere. It however, becomes a matter of public interest when someone who is politically-exposed like Governor Adeleke is now found wanting in the performance of his constitutional responsibilities.”
Lawal compared Adeleke’s absence to a proverbial chameleon falling sick gently versus a frog consistently hitting the ground, highlighting the incongruity between the governor’s energetic public appearances and potential health challenges.
He stressed, “A camelion which walks gently falls sick to talk less of a frog that daily hits its whole body against the ground. There is no human being who could be engaging in the dancing style of Governor Adeleke at 60 plus that would not have one or two health challenges to contend with.
“The long and short of our sermon is that Osun State is not an individual enterprise that can be run outside the provisions of the constitution. The governor needs to sit up to his constitutional responsibilities of providing qualitative governance for the people of Osun State as anything short of this is balderdash.”
In response, the Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, countered the APC’s claims, asserting that the governor was on a scheduled vacation and is expected to return shortly.
Bisi clarified, “Mr Governor has used the one month vacation to relax, to reenergize, refresh, and recharge as he starts his second year in office. You remember the Governor granted an interview on both radio and newspapers to mark his one year in office, and I can tell you our Governor has no health challenges. It is not a crime to take a vacation after working so hard for 12 good months.
“Even while on vacation, the Governor was coordinating his team from his vacation. He launched the implementation of the Multi-billion Infra Plan project. Everybody can see the ongoing work at Oke-fia – Lameco Junction. Our Governor is even working while on vacation
“As soon as the Governor arrives this week, Osun should be prepared for more delivery of dividends of democracy and good governance. Osun APC is just chasing shadows. The Adeleke governorship is the best for the state.”
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