Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has claimed that his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, bequeathed a dilapidated system to him, asserting that he encountered an unprecedented level of decay upon assuming office. According to Adeleke, he found a state in disarray, with deficiencies in health, infrastructure, education, sports, and various other sectors. The ongoing verbal clash between the governor and his predecessor revolves around allegations of financial irregularities, mismanagement of public funds, and the conversion of public property to private ownership by Oyetola, now the Minister of Interior.
In a series of posts on his verified social media handle, Adeleke stated, “I inherited a rundown system, a state where virtually nothing was working. The rot we saw outside was worse than what we met inside. When I said nothing is working, I mean it.” He further accused Oyetola of looting and vandalizing government quarters, highlighting the dismal condition of schools, health centers, infrastructure, sports facilities, and the civil service.
Adeleke contended that the Government House, despite reported rehabilitation before his assumption of office, resembled a “black house,” emphasizing the need for extensive reconstruction efforts. He accused Oyetola of leaving a state burdened with a “huge and paralyzing debt,” alleging unpaid salaries and pensions for workers and a public service plunged into confusion.
Efforts to obtain a response from Oyetola’s aide, Ismail Omipidan, were unsuccessful as his contact number was not reachable.