BREAKING: Heavy Protest Hits Osun, Reason, Details Emerge
- Governor Adeleke’s decision to move the airport project to Ede has sparked controversy in the state
- Aggrieved residents of Ido Osun, in the Egbedore LGA of Osun state, criticized the governor's decision, as some view it as an attempt to favour his hometown over other parts of the state
- Leaders, including Chief Oyewale Basiru and Abiodun Awolola, staged a heavy protest on Tuesday in the state to voice their disapproval of the move, describing it as a "nepotistic" decision that undermines the unity of the state
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Residents of Ido Osun, located in the Egbedore local government area of Osun state, staged a protest on Tuesday in response to Governor Ademola Adeleke's decision to relocate the M.K.O Abiola Airport project to his hometown, Ede.
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Governor Adeleke criticized over decision to move airport
The protest was sparked by an announcement made by the secretary to the state government, Teslim Igbalaye.
As reported by The Nation, the announcement outlined plans for the governor's second anniversary, including Adeleke laying the foundation for the new airport in Ede, along with the ministers of works and aviation, David Umahi and Festus Keyamo.
The protest was led by the Eesa of Ido Osun, Chief Oyewale Basiru, and former Osun Assembly lawmaker, Abiodun Awolola, who were joined by residents holding placards with various inscriptions criticizing the decision.
Awolola, speaking on behalf of the protesters, condemned the governor’s decision and noted that over N20 billion had already been invested in the airport project by previous administrations.
He said:
“We urge the Osun state government to reconsider this decision and maintain the original plan and complete the airport because the decision can lead to a communal clash between Ido-Osun and Ede communities as they share boundaries.”
The community, however, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and stop Governor Adeleke from relocating the airport to his hometown, urging him to direct his ministers to refrain from attending any foundation-laying ceremony for the new project in Ede.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that undergraduates of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) on Friday, August 25, staged a protest over the sudden death of a 500-level student of the tertiary institution, Akeredolu 'Clinton' Ayomide.
Ayomide slumped and died on the evening of Thursday, August 24, 2024.
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