Oluwole Oke, the Director General of the All Progressives Congress, APC Campaign Council in Osun state has vowed that the Governor of the state, Ademola Adeleke will be defeated by 10 pm on election day, saying his party campaign will be issue-based.
Oke said the APC candidate in the election, Bola Oyebamijin will emerge victorious in the election because he has the capacity to turn the state around.
He spoke on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Campaign Council sub-committees in Osogbo the state capital, accusing Governor Adeleke of failing in his promise to the people of the state.
The independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has set September this year for the governorship election in the state.
The incumbent, Governor Adeleke is seeking a second term in office under the Accord party.
According to Oke, Governor Adeleke does not deserve a second term, judging from his performance,which he said has set the state back, in areas such as education, health and infrastructure.
He accused the governor of frittering the state resources, saying Governor Adeleke’s only achievement is the payment of salary, arguing that the governor has not done the state any favour, but has only fulfilled his obligation to civil servants by paying them their salary.
“The truth remains that the government has failed the people of Osun State on all fronts. Governance goes beyond the payment of salaries to civil servants. Labourers deserve their wages; paying salaries is not an achievement but a basic obligation,” he said.
Adding, “Our party is coming back to address these issues and restore hope to the people. Through our mobilisation efforts, we will engage citizens and present a clear agenda for development. I want to remind you that we are specialists in removing sitting Governors, by 10 pm on Saturday, November 15, Governor Adeleke will be defeated at the poll fairly.”
Meanwhile, in a swift reaction to Oke, Governor Adeleke said the ratings of the APC has so much plummeted in the state, wondering how the party can win election.
The governor rebuffed Oke in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, saying the popularity of Governor Adeleke has soared, as recent reports indicate that his approval rating has hit over 70 percent, unlike the APC which is rated below 30 percent among the people of the state.
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