The administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke has defended its record on public spending, insisting that Osun State resources are being managed responsibly and in line with due process.
The clarification was made by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, during an interview on Westernspring Television in Osogbo, which was posted on the state’s X account on Tuesday.
Rasheed dismissed allegations from opposition figures accusing the government of financial mismanagement, describing the claims as false and misleading.
He said the state government operates strictly under procurement laws and ensures that all projects are executed based on “value for money” principles.
According to him, infrastructure projects financed by the state are visible, verifiable, and directly beneficial to residents across Osun.
The spokesperson specifically rejected claims that the governor spent ₦92bn on feeding, describing the allegation as baseless.
“It is a lie from the pit of hell,” he said, adding that the claims reflect either “mischief or financial illiteracy.”
He explained that government spending is distributed across multiple sectors and agencies, making it inaccurate to attribute all expenditures to a single item or office.
Rasheed also accused opposition figures of resisting the state’s “local content” policy, which prioritises the use of indigenous professionals and contractors in project execution.
He said the administration remains committed to empowering Osun-based engineers and professionals through infrastructure development.
The spokesperson maintained that ongoing projects including roads, bridges, schools, and health facilities meet acceptable engineering standards and align with best practices.
He cited completed and ongoing works such as bridge construction and road dualisation projects, saying their quality is evident across the state.
According to him, state resources are being deployed across key sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, water supply, staff welfare, pensions, and empowerment programmes.
He added that these investments are aimed at improving livelihoods and driving overall development in the state.
Elijah Adeyemi
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