Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed concerns over the economic blueprint presented by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, stating that the proposals could undermine recent economic reforms in the state.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke noted that an assessment of Oyebamiji’s document revealed policy directions that differ significantly from the development framework currently being implemented by his administration. The governor’s strategy focuses on local content utilization, grassroots empowerment, and reduced tax burdens, whereas the opposition’s blueprint allegedly promotes policies that may encourage capital movement outside the state.
The Adeleke administration has initiated several ongoing projects, including artisan and cooperative financing programs valued at nearly 4 billion, enforcement of local content policies in procurement, and the revitalization of the Osun Digital Economy Hub to boost participation in the global technology sector. Reforms in tax harmonization and digitization have improved internally generated revenue, while the revival of free trade zones and agro-mechanization programs has repositioned the state for industrial growth and agricultural expansion.
Governor Adeleke pointed out that several elements highlighted by the APC candidate are policies that are currently being executed by his administration. He also referenced recent legislative actions, including the signing of the state electricity law to regulate power generation and distribution. Implementation processes are ongoing to strengthen energy supply as a foundation for economic development.
The governor emphasized the importance of regional collaboration, stating that inter-state partnerships within the South-West are already active, but cautioned against arrangements that could weaken Osun’s local economy. He also addressed references to the blue economy, pointing to ongoing public-private partnership projects such as the Owala Lake Beach Resort, which has been revived after years of neglect.
Governor Adeleke reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining current reforms and warned against policy shifts that could derail progress. The state is focused on policies that protect and advance inclusive growth and economic stability, and the governor remains committed to ensuring that Osun resources directly benefit Osun residents. With the state on a path of economic development, the governor’s administration will continue to prioritize policies that promote local content utilization and grassroots empowerment.
