Former Osun State Governor and senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has advised Governor Ademola Adeleke to steer clear of any plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that such a decision could damage his political standing.
Governor Adeleke recently made headlines after endorsing President Bola Tinubu of the APC for re-election in 2027, prompting widespread speculation about a potential crossover to the ruling party. Reacting to the development, Oyinlola said the people of Osun are unlikely to support such a move.
In an interview aired on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Thursday, Oyinlola stated that while Governor Adeleke is being pressured to align with the APC, doing so would not be in his best political interest.
“APC has not fared well with the people of Osun,” Oyinlola said. “Telling him to roll over to APC will mean ruining his political future. Obviously, the people will not go along with that. He knows that, but there is pressure on him.”
The former governor also raised alarm over what he described as poor administration at the grassroots level, revealing that local councils have gone without federal allocations for the past six months, hindering development efforts.
“It’s now six months since the local government allocation in Osun state has been withheld,” he said. “This means the people have been shortchanged because the local government is no longer running.”
He further called on Adeleke to fulfill his responsibilities to the electorate by ensuring smooth governance and addressing the challenges affecting the delivery of public services.
“As governor, whom the people have reposed their confidence in to govern them well, he must do something to ensure that the government is running well,” he added.
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