Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has criticized the economic blueprint unveiled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for the state governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, describing it as outdated, ill-conceived and detrimental to the economic progress of Osun State.
In a statement on Sunday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said a review of the APC candidate’s proposals reveals “old school thinking” that is at odds with the realities of modern development and risks reversing the gains already recorded under his administration.
Recall that Adeleke is seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord Party. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set August 8, 2026 as the date for voting.
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According to the governor, Oyebamiji's plan promotes capital flight and policies that will return Osun to an era where economic activities are linked to external centres, especially Lagos, at the expense of local development and empowerment.
The statement accused Oyebamiji of recycling policies already in place, while lacking depth and originality. It also faulted his proposals on electricity and the digital economy, noting that the Adeleke administration has already enacted an electricity law and implemented digital reforms to position Osun as a technology hub.
The statement also criticized Oyebamiji's reference to the blue economy strategy, citing poor performance during his tenure at the National Inland Waterways Authority.
The governor affirmed that Osun's economy is on a sustainable growth path and warned that the state will not return to policies that undermine local prosperity.
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“Osun has moved towards economic liberation, prosperity and stability,” the governor said. “The state cannot afford to go backward.”
