Politics
Adeleke’s development plan aimed at plunging Osun into avoidable financial crisis – APC
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of deliberately aiming to push the state into an unnecessary financial crisis. The Osun APC has also alleged that the abrupt unveiling of a suspicious N100 billion development program, spanning 12 months, is a hidden agenda to drain the state’s resources.
These claims were made in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the APC’s chairman in the state, Tajudeen Lawal.
It is worth noting that the state government had recently announced plans to implement a N100 billion development plan. This program includes the construction of five flyovers across the state, the rehabilitation of 1.5 kilometers of roads in each local government area, and the renovation of selected health facilities and schools. Governor Adeleke stated that these projects, to be completed within one year, would not involve loans or financial institutions.
However, Lawal has criticized the program, considering it a serious misallocation of priorities for someone who is responsible for managing the state’s resources. He has called on Adeleke to clarify the source of funding and the payment strategy, especially since he has claimed that no loans would be involved.
Lawal pointed out that Adeleke’s administration had not yet distributed the N9 billion Federal Government fuel subsidy removal relief fund, which had been intended to alleviate the suffering of the state’s residents. He questioned the trustworthiness of the government’s plans to carry out the proposed projects in light of this situation.
The Osun APC chairman also questioned the necessity of constructing five flyovers at this time, especially when the state government has not yet determined the minimum wage for its employees as initiated by the federal government. He raised concerns about the financial viability of such projects at the current state of the state’s finances.
Lawal further accused supporters of the Adeleke administration of lacking patriotism and criticized the redundancy of some projects within the development plan.
Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga, has officially stepped down from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ogbaga, who represented the Abakiliki/lsu federal constituency of Ebonyi State from 1999 to 2023, made this announcement through a resignation letter dated April 24, 2024. The letter was addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Anmegu Enyigba ward and was also sent to the local government area (LGA) and state chairmen of the party.
In his resignation letter, Ogbaga stated, “I am writing to officially inform you of my resignation from the PDP. After careful evaluation and consideration of the current political climate within the party, I have decided to take a step back. Since 1998, I have remained a steadfast member of the PDP, contributing significantly to its growth with unwavering dedication and support.”
He emphasized that his decision to resign was personal and expressed gratitude for the leadership and support he received within the party. Ogbaga concluded his letter by wishing the PDP well in its future endeavors.
The Forum of All Progressives Congress State Chairmen has expressed full support for the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, by passing a vote of confidence in him.
A delegation comprising 37 state party chairmen asserted that there was an attempted coup to oust Ganduje from his position as APC National Chairman, but it was unsuccessful.
This declaration was made during a solidarity visit to the party’s secretariat in Abuja, where they reaffirmed their loyalty to Ganduje.
The acting chairman of the forum and Lagos APC chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, stated that they stand firmly behind Ganduje and are prepared to defend him against any external threats.
“We want to assure you that you remain the leader of our party. The individuals who announced your removal were not recognized members of the party to begin with. We will not allow you to face the same embarrassment as former chairmen of the party.”
“What they attempted was akin to a coup, but their efforts have been thwarted. Our presence here signifies our unwavering support for you at all times,” he emphasized.
Following the inability of the Southeast governors to conduct Local Government elections in their respective States, the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened a legal action against them if the situation remains the same in the next 60 days.
National Vice Chairman of the party, Southeast zone,Chilos Godsent disclosed this in a communiqué he released to newsmen after the 2024 annual zonal retreat of the party held at Awka, Anambra State.
ADC also requested the governors to “reconstitute fund and mandate the respective State Independent Electoral Commission to publish the timetable for Local Government Council Election in their respective states.
Godsent argued that the non existence of Democratic Local Government system violates Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. (Daily Sun)
CREDIT: News Express
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