Osun APC raises the alarm over Adeleke’s long disappearance
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday raised concerns over the continued absence of Governor Ademola Adeleke, accusing him of leaving the state without notice for over two weeks.
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, the party described the situation as “abnormal” and demanded clarification on who is currently overseeing the affairs of the state.
“The question being asked in hushed tones in some public places, inside commercial buses and by motorcycle riders and their passengers in the state, is where could be the whereabouts of their governor for this long.
“As the governor of all and sundry, we as a party, need to know the whereabouts of the governor and who has been holding fort for him during his absence from the state since two weeks ago.
“Did the governor duly transmit power to his deputy who is constitutionally covered to temporarily step into the shoes of his principal in his absence?” the statement read in part.
The APC further claimed its internal checks revealed that Adeleke quietly left the state shortly after a failed move to join the ruling party.
The statement added, “Our check has confirmed that Governor Adeleke left the state unannounced about two weeks ago, when he failed in his effort to defect to the opposition APC.”
Responding to the APC’s claims, the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed that Adeleke had travelled to the United States to attend the wedding of his nephew, music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido.
“Governor Adeleke left Nigeria for the United States via the family’s private jet a few days ago for the wedding of the global music icon, his beloved nephew, David Adeleke.
“His Excellency is extending an invitation to the opposition party to attend the event and share in the joy of the occasion with the Adeleke family. Those unable to attend may join virtually,” Rasheed said.
He also clarified that the trip was not an official vacation and assured that governance in the state had not been interrupted.
“Additionally, from the November 2022 date, the governor has not gone on official vacation.
“For this current trip, the Governor has again chosen to make it a short one to continually attend to crucial state functions.
“Meanwhile, the Governor is in constant communication with his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, who is supervising activities of the government,” Rasheed added.
Source: Punch
