Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate Ademola Adeleke has urged residents to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15 governorship election, accusing the opposition of neglecting civil servants during its time in office.

In a post on his X account on Thursday, Adeleke alleged that workers in the state endured severe hardship under the previous APC administration. He warned against any return to those conditions.

“We will not allow APC to take Osun back to the days when civil servants had to beg their neighbours for food,” the governor wrote. 

“I call on the good people of Osun State to brace up for just a few more days.“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.

“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 accordingly.”

In a separate post, Adeleke defended his administration’s record on workers’ welfare. He stated that civil servants had remained a top priority since he assumed office and accused the APC of long-standing disdain for them.

“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,” he said.

Adeleke expressed confidence that recent challenges, including what he described as the unjust freezing of state accounts, would only strengthen the resolve of Osun residents to prevent a return to past difficulties. 

He framed the election choice as one between progress and regression, good governance and neglect, and the Accord Party over the APC.

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