Patience Leonard, PBA Journalism Mentee
Osun State Government has accused the Governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke of peddling lies and propaganda against incumbent Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola.
The State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode described as untrue the statement that Gov. Oyetola embarked on a borrowing spree for the just concluded election.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelShe stated that Oyetola has an unstained reputation, advising Adeleke to build his in silence and not poison the public minds with lies and false alarms.
In a circular titled, “Osun PDP’s incurable penchant for falsehood, propaganda,” she further said, “We have seen the press statement that is in circulation from the camp of Senator Ademola Adeleke, poisoning the public with lies and raising false alarms just to heat up the polity, of the state, as is their practice.
“We did not take any N17 billion loan to prosecute the election, just as no government official has embarked on any looting or diversion of any government assets/property as being claimed by the PDP.
“Those who are suddenly realising the enormity of governing a state like Osun should own up to their fears rather than making laughable allegations. Oyetola has creatively managed the assets of the state in the last three-and-a-half years and has picked all the bills of the state without taking loans. Why would he start taking loans at this time?
“Oyetola’s government remains a responsible one that has discharged its duties meritoriously, to the admiration of fellow governors, including those in the opposition.
“It is time for Mr. Adeleke to tell the people how he intends to govern them rather than trying to blame everyone but himself for his fears. Given his admiration for his newly-learnt expression, ‘fact check,’ we extend a call to Mr. Adeleke to show evidence of pilfering or looting to the people of Osun to prove that he is a man whose words have atoms of believability.
“Governor Oyetola already has a reputation, Mr. Adeleke is the one trying to build one for himself. It is a more strategic option to build in silence.
“We are calling on the people of Osun to ignore the fake lamentations of the incurable propagandists. Governor Oyetola has done well thus far and he will continue to do right by the people.’’
