The Osun Masterminds (TOM) has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the continued non-functioning of local government administrations across Osun State.
Speaking at the monthly State-of-the-State Address, the Executive Director of TOM, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, described the ongoing crisis at the local governments as “irresponsible behaviour across board and political parties which continues to cripple local government administration in the state.”
Prof. Oyedokun-Alli noted that local governments bring development closer to the people and their dysfunction has direct negative impacts. He warned that this situation “is showing potentials of crippling the finances of the entire State,” despite revenue from the federation account.
He called for an end to the political impasse and demanded action, stating, “We again call that politics and attempt at supremacy be set aside by resolving the crisis at the local governments for our collective good.”
Prof. Oyedokun-Alli condemned the practice of local government workers collecting salaries while not working. He stated, “It becomes utterly irresponsible of the local government workers to continue to hide under the claim of insecurity while earning salaries for work undone.”
He expressed disappointment at both the ruling PDP and opposition APC, saying, “We regret to continue seeing needless brickbats between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State.”
Prof. Oyedokun-Alli further said, “We do not live in a banana republic, and such critical issues of governance cannot be resolved with press releases.”
On the healthcare sector, Prof. Oyedokun-Alli raised alarm over the condition of UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, highlighting its “lack of adequate manpower across all strata” and reliance on generators due to unpaid electricity debts.
He called on Governor Adeleke to prioritize “people-centered programs and policies” in agriculture and small businesses, emphasizing the need to ease hardship in Osun State.
Prof. Oyedokun-Alli also criticized the quality of infrastructure in the state, urging the government to “be mindful of the capacity of the companies being awarded contracts” and to empower its project monitoring team.
He cautioned against prioritizing politics over governance ahead of the 2026 elections and warned of the dangers of drug abuse among youths in Osun.
Prof. Oyedokun-Alli called on both the state and federal governments to shift focus from propaganda to governance, emphasizing that “both the state government and the federal government needs to wake up to the real act of governance and not share propaganda that fails to pay attention to the real needs of the people.”