Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged residents to vote against the All Progressives Congress in the August 15 governorship election, accusing the opposition of neglecting civil servants during its previous tenure.
In a statement posted on his X account on Thursday, the Accord Party governorship candidate framed his re-election bid as a defense of workers’ welfare. He warned that a return to APC governance would revive what he described as an era of hardship for public employees.
“We will not allow APC to take Osun back to the days when civil servants had to beg their neighbours for food,” Adeleke wrote. “Those who once weaponised poverty by paying workers half salaries, leaving civil servants to struggle to feed their families, and denying our people access to basic necessities are desperate to return to inflict more pain. We must never go back to those dark days.”
The governor alleged that under the previous APC administration, many civil servants received only partial salaries, forcing families into economic distress. He contrasted this with his own record, stating that worker welfare has remained a top priority since he assumed office.
“APC’s disdain for civil servants is well known in Osun State,” Adeleke said. “Since I became governor, I have made the welfare of our workers and the people of Osun State a top priority.”
He called on eligible voters to participate in the August 15 poll and endorse what he termed the path of progress and good governance. “On August 15, I urge every eligible voter to send a clear and resounding message that Osun has chosen the path of progress, compassion, and good governance. Together, we will protect the mandate of the people and keep Osun moving forward.”
Adeleke also addressed the recent freezing of Osun State Government accounts, describing it as unjust. He expressed confidence that the move would strengthen public resolve ahead of the election.
“The unjust freezing of state accounts will only strengthen the resolve of our people to do everything necessary to ensure Osun never returns to the era of darkness,” he said. “The choice is clear: progress over regression, good governance over neglect. Accord over APC.”
The governor’s remarks come amid heightened political activity in the state as parties mobilize ahead of the governorship contest. Civil service welfare has emerged as a central campaign theme, with both sides citing their records on salary payments and worker benefits.
