Osun APC and Adeleke government clash over billboard restrictions
Ademola Adeleke and the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are at odds over alleged efforts to limit opposition activities ahead of the next governorship election. The APC claims the governor is using his position to suppress their campaign, particularly through restrictions on billboards. The state government and its agencies have refuted these accusations, insisting that regulations are applied equally to all parties. Both sides continue to trade accusations over governance and the management of public resources.
Key takeaways
- The Osun APC accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of stifling opposition by restricting APC billboards in Osogbo.
- The party alleges that the state government instructed the O’Signage Agency not to approve APC billboards from Akoda to Osogbo City Stadium during the election period.
- Kola Olabisi, APC spokesman, described the government's actions as undemocratic and motivated by fear of electoral defeat.
- Wale Ayofe-Aminu, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, dismissed the claims as baseless and said billboard regulations are uniform for all parties.
- The state government maintains that it is committed to fairness and the rule of law, while the APC continues to question the management of public funds and state resources.
