Better Days Ahead In Osun: Comparative Analysis Of Senator Omoworare And Gov Adeleke By Gideon Olabode

In the political landscape of Osun State, leadership is a critical determinant of progress, development, and the general well-being of the citizenry. Since taking over the reins of power, Governor Ademola Adeleke has made headlines, some for his populist style, many others for lapses in governance. While he has cultivated a public image of accessibility and charisma, questions remain about the depth and impact of his policies.

In a very sharp contrast, one cannot help but imagine how a seasoned technocrat like Senator Babajide Omoworare, under the All Progressives Congress (APC), would have led Osun State with far greater strategic vision, institutional strength, and developmental foresight.

Governor Adeleke’s tenure has largely been defined by populist gestures; dancing at rallies, issuing performative executive orders, and rolling out sporadic welfare schemes. While these moves may appeal to emotions, they often lack sustainability.

Conversely, Senator Babajide Omoworare, with his deep legislative background, would have approached governance with a clear policy framework.

His experience in the Senate, especially as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, speaks to a man capable of structured governance and policy reform.

Under Adeleke, the state has struggled with consistent revenue generation and sustainable infrastructure financing. Budget transparency and economic innovation remain underwhelming.

A Governor Omoworare would have brought fiscal discipline to the state, leveraging his legal acumen and connections at the federal level to attract investment, improve internally generated revenue (IGR), and implement public-private partnerships that enhance infrastructure without overburdening public debt.

Adeleke’s administration has been accused of sacking workers and reversing policies in a manner that raises eyebrows regarding due process. Under Babajide Omoworare, a constitutionalist by training and practice, the sanctity of institutions and the rule of law would take center stage. His administration would likely uphold due process in all government dealings and promote a fair civil service system based on merit, not partisanship.

Despite promises, the educational sector under Adeleke has not witnessed the kind of innovative overhaul Osun’s youth deserve.

Senator Omoworare has consistently advocated for youth development, legal reforms to empower young Nigerians, and educational equity. As governor, he would have prioritized revamping the state’s educational system, from primary to tertiary levels, integrating technology, vocational training, and entrepreneurship into the curriculum to prepare Osun youth for a competitive future.

Adeleke’s administration has continued some road projects and initiated a few particularly in Ede, his hometown where he concentrated the state resources which should have been evenly distributed, but there is no overarching urban renewal or rural integration plan.

Senator Omoworare, on the other hand, is known for his strategic thinking. His approach would have involved long-term infrastructural planning, ensuring that roads, healthcare facilities, water supply, and housing were systematically upgraded and extended to rural communities.

While Governor Adeleke is often viewed as a relatable leader, the machinery of governance requires more than goodwill, it demands competence, vision, and resilience.

Senator Omoworare embodies a leadership style anchored in consultation, intellectual engagement, and institutional collaboration. His calm, calculated demeanor and aversion to sensationalism make him better suited to handle the complexities of state administration.

In comparing the current realities of Osun under Governor Ademola Adeleke to the potential of a Babajide Omoworare-led administration, the distinction is clear.

Where Adeleke offers flair, Omoworare offers substance. Where the former prioritizes short-term applause, the latter would focus on long-term legacy. If Osun State desires sustainable progress, visionary leadership, and institutional transformation, Senator Babajide Omoworare remains the better choice, not just in theory, but in every facet of pragmatic governance.

_Gideon Olabode is a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Osogbo._

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