APM accuses Adeleke of favouring Ede in state development

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –

The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of prioritizing development in his hometown, Ede, over other parts of the state.

In a statement signed by its Chairman, Hon. Adewale Adebayo, the party alleged that since taking office in 2022, Adeleke has pursued policies and projects that “elevate Ede above Osogbo, the state capital, and other communities.”

Adebayo described the governor’s governance as marked by nepotism, favoritism, and a lack of inclusiveness. “One of his earliest actions was erecting a statue of his late brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, at the entrance of the Osun State Secretariat in Abere, while changing the official address of the Secretariat from Osogbo to Abere in Ede land,” he said.

According to Adebayo, road projects in Ede alone have exceeded 25km in three years, including major dual carriageways from Akoda to Redeemer University, Abere to Ede, Ofatedo to Ede, and Oke-Gada to Ara junction, while other towns have received less than 3km.

He added, “Every major road in Ede has either been rehabilitated or newly constructed. Roads are being opened to private homes, both prominent and obscure. In less than three years, Ede’s infrastructural development has outshone Osogbo, the state capital.”

The APM chairman further claimed that token projects in Ilesa, Ila-Orangun, and Iwo were politically motivated and often rolled out after notable PDP defections, describing them as “Greek gifts and campaign tools for 2026.”

While accusing the Adeleke administration of receiving nearly ₦1 trillion in federal allocations without delivering balanced development, Adebayo said, “With such resources, one would expect development across Osun. But what do we see? Ede reaping gold, while other towns get crumbs.”

APM, however, said it is ready to offer Osun people a credible, inclusive, and people-driven alternative to both the PDP and APC, urging voters to reject what it called “an Ede-first agenda” in the 2026 elections.