By Abidemi Samuel
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The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s claims on pension payment, describing them as false. The APC stated that the governor’s assertion that the previous administrations of Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola paid only N17.2 billion as pension and gratuity in 12 years is a lie.
According to the APC, the N17.2 billion quoted by Governor Adeleke was actually paid by the Oyetola administration in just two years, not 12 years as claimed by the governor. The APC described this as a testament to the fact that the Adeleke-led government cannot be trusted.
The APC also criticized the Adeleke administration’s handling of education in the state, describing it as an “irredeemable failure.” The party cited the sack of 1,500 teachers employed by the previous administration without replacement, as well as the imposition of “satanic fees” in public schools.
Furthermore, the APC accused the Adeleke administration of charging exorbitant fees at the newly established University of Ilesa. The party stated that law students are charged N1.5 million, while nursing students are charged N1.2 million per session. In contrast, students at the Osun State University are charged between N300,000 to N500,000 for the same courses.
The APC questioned why students at the University of Ilesa are being charged such high fees, despite the government’s claims of adequate funding. The party suggested that the government is relying on student fees rather than providing sufficient funding for the institution.
Meanwhile, a group of civil society leaders has called on Governor Adeleke to ignore distractions and remain focused on his democratic delivery. The group, led by Comrade Declan Ihekaire, commended the governor’s high performance and urged him to maintain his standards.
Ihekaire stated that the group is not affiliated with any political party and is committed to holding leaders accountable and ensuring good governance. He praised Governor Adeleke’s commitment to implementing his agenda and delivering significant results.
The civil society leaders urged Governor Adeleke to stick to his high service delivery standard and scope of his democratic delivery, despite temporary effects and distractions.
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