Adeleke Opens Up on Osun Debt: "Political Hatchet Job You’ve Been Commissioned to Execute"

• Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun state, has accused Sahara Reporters of spreading fake reports about his administration
• The governor accused the online media of being sponsored by his opposition to tarnish the image of his government
• The media had reported that the governor had got over N10 billion loan in the last 14 months, but Adeleke said it was false

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has accused an online media outlet of spreading fake news about his government. He alleged that politicians were sponsoring the media outfit to execute a smear campaign against him.

In a tweet on Thursday, December 5, the Osun governor clarified that the report that the state's debt under his administration has risen to N10.5 billion in 19 months was false.

Sahara Reporters earlier reported that Osun state's 2023 budget performance report revealed a surprising discrepancy. The report claimed that despite Governor Adeleke's claims that he didn't take any loans, the state obtained N10 billion in loans for the year.

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This contradiction raised questions about the governor's assertions, made just a few days ago, that he hasn't borrowed money since assuming office in November 2022.

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Governor Adeleke had emphasized his administration's efforts to block financial leakages rather than resorting to loans. However, the report told a different story.

In response, the governor stated that the report of Sahara Reporters was false, accusing the media outlet of being bankrolled by the opposition. His tweet read in part:

"Hello @SaharaReporters, I’m not sure if this report is the result of shoddy journalism or a political hatchet job you’ve been commissioned to execute."

See the statement here:

Governor Adeleke approves N75,000 minimum wage

Legit.ng earlier reported that Osun state governor Ademola Adeleke approved N75,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state.

NLC chairman in the state, Christopher Arapasopo, announced the development on Tuesday, November 19.

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Olalekan Badmus, the special assistant to Governor Adeleke on digital media, also shared the new minimum wage that was approved.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng