Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke during the townhall for Osun gubernatorial candidates...Photo Credit: Arise Tv
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says his administration has transformed the state from a financially distressed government into one capable of meeting its obligations to workers, pensioners and residents while implementing major infrastructure and social programmes. Adeleke, who is seeking re-election in Saturday’s governorship election, made the claim while addressing a Town Hall meeting in Osogbo, where he highlighted the achievements of his administration in the past three-and-a-half years. Excerpts…
In your 2022 governorship debate, there were arguments about half salary and pension debt. What is the situation now?
It is true that in 2022, my predecessor, Governor Gboyega Oyetola, said it was not possible to pay those accumulated half salary and pension debt. But I have shown the world that if there is a political will, difficult issues can be resolved. Our government has paid over two-thirds of the half salary debt. We have paid over N80bn of inherited pension debt. We have reformed the public service. I implemented several measures for workers’ welfare, and Osun workers appreciated it. And that is why they have endorsed me for re-election.
