Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to residents of the state to vote against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15 governorship election, warning against what he described as a return to an era of hardship for civil servants.
In a statement shared on his X account on Thursday, Adeleke urged eligible voters to support his re-election bid, insisting that his administration has prioritised the welfare of workers since assuming office.
The governor alleged that civil servants suffered severe economic hardship under the previous APC administration, claiming many struggled to cater for their families due to the payment of half salaries.
“We will not allow APC to take Osun back to the days when civil servants had to beg their neighbours for food,” Adeleke said.
He further accused the opposition of “weaponising poverty” by paying workers half salaries and denying residents access to basic necessities.
“Those who once weaponised poverty by paying workers half salaries, leaving civil servants to struggle to feed their families, and denying our people access to basic necessities are desperate to return to inflict more pain. We must never go back to those dark days,” he stated.
Calling on residents to participate in the August 15 governorship election, Adeleke urged voters to choose what he described as progress, compassion, and good governance by supporting the Accord Party.
“On August 15, I urge every eligible voter to send a clear and resounding message that Osun has chosen the path of progress, compassion, and good governance. Together, we will protect the mandate of the people and keep Osun moving forward,” he said.
In a separate statement, the governor defended his administration’s record on workers’ welfare, maintaining that improving the wellbeing of civil servants has remained a key priority.
According to him, “APC’s disdain for civil servants is well known in Osun State. Since I became governor, I have made the welfare of our workers and the people of Osun State a top priority.”
Adeleke also reacted to the recent freezing of the Osun State Government’s accounts, expressing confidence that the development would further strengthen public support for his administration ahead of the election.
“The unjust freezing of state accounts will only strengthen the resolve of our people to do everything necessary to ensure Osun never returns to the era of darkness.
“The choice is clear: progress over regression, good governance over neglect. Accord over APC,” the governor added.