Adeleke rebuts claims about Osun’s health sector progress
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has responded to criticism from opposition candidate Bola Oyebamiji regarding the state’s health system. In an official statement on June 5, 2025, Adeleke dismissed Oyebamiji’s claims as misinformation and highlighted recent achievements in healthcare. The governor emphasized that Osun now leads in primary health care provision across the South West. Adeleke also contrasted his administration’s efforts with those of the previous government.
What we know
- Ademola Adeleke rejected Bola Oyebamiji’s assertion that Osun’s health sector is “moribund,” calling it baseless.
- The governor cited renovations of over 200 health centres and ongoing upgrades under his administration.
- Adeleke accused the previous APC-led government, including Oyebamiji, of mismanaging a $20 million World Bank grant for health care.
- Achievements listed include new medical equipment, a renal dialysis unit, and improved staff welfare and allowances.
- Osun reportedly won the primary health care challenge in both 2024 and 2025, according to Adeleke.
