Crack In Osun PDP As Lawmaker Accuses Adeleke Of Neglecting Constituents

-You’re A Liar, Don’t Drag Ijesa North Into Your Political Agenda – Adeleke’s Appointees Reply Oke

The lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, Hon Wole Oke has alleged Governor Ademola Adeleke of neglecting the people of Ijesa North.

Oke said, unlike past administrations in the state, Adeleke has failed to do something tangible for Ijesa North people, adding that they will react with their votes in 2026 if things remain the same.

The PDP lawmaker in a statement posted on his Facebook page, said despite fighting hard with other leaders to win the election for Adeleke, the only thing the present administration has done in his constituency was a 1.5klm road in Obokun and Oriade local governments respectfully.

Oke, who said he had expressed his grievances on the matter with the Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Governor, added that nothing was done about it.

He, however, advised the governor to listen to his cries before it is too late.

The statement read, “We voted Chief Bisi Akande even though I wasn’t a members of AD, he fixed our roads through Nigerian Army Company Ede. We voted for our Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola (PDP). He established Osun State University and gave us a Campus in Ipetu Ijesa.

“President Yaradua and President Goodluck Jonathan respectively approved Armed Forces Games Village, Armed Forces Physical Education Institute Institute in Esa Oke (yet to be completed) and Air Safety Training Institute Ipetu Ijesa.

“Gov Rauf Aregbesola established Bola Ige Mec Institute in Esa Oke and appointed an Esa Oke son as a Member of the Board Governing Council ditto Gov Gboyega Oyetola.

“Despite I being a Member of the House of Rep, which I laboured and fought for in competitive elections and at various Courts, they appointed Commissioners and SAs, LG Chairmen / LG Secretaries from Esa Oke.

“Fast forward, I and other Patriotic Leaders and Members labored to install a Government, and after two years, what I can point to from my Governor, HE Sen Nurudeen Jackson Ademola Adeleke in my Constituency ( Obokun& Oriade ) is 1.5klm road in Obokun and Oriade LG respectfully.

“I asked that as a convention and practice that an Indigen of Esa Oke be appointed as Council Member of OSCOTECH to facilitate a smooth relationship between The Institution and our Community, I was ignored.

“Ipetu Ijesa, with 54 Villages, has over 10,000 votes in her kitty; without Ipetu Ijesa votes, nobody can win any election. No son or daughter of that community holds any prominent position in our Government, yet some of our Members want me to keep quiet.

“For our upcoming young upcoming
politicians who are playing eye service to HE Gov Ademola Adeleke, I pity you. Ijesa North people will speak and they will speak louder at the appropriate time. You don’t know them as much as I do, You all met me here.

“HE Gov Ademola Adeleke has enough time before it’s too late to adjust and do the needful. You have a son of the soil as your Party Chairman who understands Ijesa land in person of Elder Sunday Bisi. Please, listen to him.

“I have won elections 5 times through the support of my people. It will be a curse for me to keep quiet.

“I told my younger Brother IBK Ibukun Fadipe, Chairman SUBEB,, some of these things,s, nothing happened. Ditto COS and SSG Teslim Igbalaye, nothing happened. I won’t keep quiet. We must get what belongs to us.”

But reacting, the Ijesha North Political Appointees under Governor Adeleke, refuted Oke’s claims.

A statement jointly signed by, Prince Bayo Ogungbangbe (Commissioner for Cooperatives and Empowerment), Mayowa Adejorin (Commissioner for Environment), and Tola Faseru (Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security) on behalf of the appointees, said the lawmaker was economical with the truth, adding that the constituency has benefited immensely from the present administration.

“We, the commissioners from Ijesa North Federal Constituency, wish to address the recent claims made by Hon. Wole Oke regarding Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration and its impact on our constituency. It is imperative to set the record straight and highlight the substantial progress achieved under the leadership of Governor Adeleke.

“As founding members and committed stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), we are deeply concerned about the misrepresentation of facts by Hon. Wole Oke, who has represented Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency since 2003.

“It is disheartening and reprehensible to see a long-serving representative of our people spread misinformation that could potentially mislead our constituents,”, the Commissioners stated.

Highlighting what the present administration has done in Ijesa North, the statement, stated that “Under Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, Ijesa North Federal Constituency has witnessed significant strides in political inclusivity and infrastructural development.”

It added, “For the first time in the history of Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, three commissioners have been appointed from the area, additionally, the Governor has appointed three Special Advisers, over 10 Special Assistants, two Board Chairmen and numerous board members in various government agencies.

“Ongoing construction of 1.5 KM of roads in each local government of Ijesa North, nearing completion. Full rehabilitation and renovation of 13 Primary Health Centers in Oriade and Obokun.

“Construction of classrooms in more than 8 schools across Oriade/Obokun.Installation of motorized deep wells in several schools.

“This week, Governor Adeleke will launch the Imole Agropreneur model project at Imesi Ile, making Ijesha North the agricultural hub of the state.

“All 22 wards in Ijesa North Federal Constituency have significantly benefited from the Ward-Based Cooperatives initiative launched by this administration.

“These achievements, accomplished in less than two years, demonstrate Governor Adeleke’s commitment to the development of Ijesa North.”

The statement urged Oke to refrain from making statements that could mislead the constituents and not drag Ijesa North into his political agenda.

“We urge Hon. Wole Oke to refrain from actions and statements that could potentially mislead our constituents and disrupt the unity of purpose needed for further progress. Our focus must remain on collaborative efforts to enhance the growth and development of our constituency.

“We call on Honourable Oke not to drag Ijesha North into his political agenda,” the statement added.