Adeleke’s SSG, Araj in war of words over Political appointments

Some hours after the OSUNREPOERS NEWS published a leaked list of seventeen names of those who were penciled down for Commissioners slots by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, some residents of the state especially within the ruling People Democratic Party (PDP) expressed their mixed reactions.

A young Osogbo born contractor cum politician, Mr Raji Kehinde popularly known as Araj taken to his Facebook page to respond, saying “WE ARE TOO LOADED TO BE ENSLAVED;
WE ARE KEENLY WATCHING.
(OSHOGBO 100%)”.

Judging from the numerous comments under the said post, which implies that Araj is referring to non-inclusion of Osogbo local government in the proposed list of those who will serve as Commissioners in the government of Adeleke.

In response to this, the Secretary to the State Government, Him Teslim Igbalaye who is also from Osogbo, said in a release signed on Sunday that Araj is looking for cheap political gain, adding that Osogbo has not been Politically marginalized.

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Meanwhile, Kehinde Raji also responded to Igbalaye few hours later, saying he is not seeking an appointment but the truth must be said about the sharing formula of Adeleke’s political appointments.

READ BOTH STATEMENTS BELOW ????

PRESS STATEMENT

Osun SSG Replies ARAJ, Says Osogbo and My Office Fully Recognised under Governor Adeleke

My attention has been drawn to a baseless attack on the state government by Mr Kehinde Raji in which he alleged the marginalization of Osogbo and the relegation of the office of the Secretary to the State Government.

I want to strongly reject the allegation as lacking any basis in truth or reality. Governor Ademola Adeleke has since assuming office treated Osogbo as his second home by attending to the infrastructural upgrade of the capital city from roads to water and light among others. Osogbo is receiving full gubernatorial attention for which our people are openly appreciative.

It is equally false to posit that my office has been relegated by a cabal. There is no cabal in the state government and I wonder where Mr Raji got his false narration from. I remain an ever busy SSG who is handling many high profile state tasks and whose office is functioning fully in line with best practices.

I see the write up by Mr Araj as a failed attempt to create a wedge between the people of Osogbo and the state government. Within such a short period of time, Osogbo has benefited substantially from the present government and it is unfair to falsify reality for cheap political gains.

Rather than anybody embarking on political blackmail, Osogbo is instead grateful to State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke for rewarding the city so impressively. We apologize for the embarrassment this publication may have caused the state leadership.

Signed:
Hon Teslim Igbalaye
Secretary to the State Government
25/06/2023

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See another response from Araj below ????

AARAJI RESPONDS TO THE SSG.

I wouldn’t have dignified my brother,the secretary to the state Goverment (Hon Teslim Igbalaye)with any response but for the sake of my teeming fans and genuine lovers of democracy who voted for our Governor(SENATOR ADEMOLA ADELEKE),please note that ,no DEVIL, can separate me from Mr Governor,I will continue to work for his progress till God determines our political sojourn together.

I read your press statement,recall that we were in Yaba college of technology in the year 1990,together with your brothers(Kayode and Kazeem),I led the campaign for Honourable Famurewa when he contested for the student union president,you know am not a coward,the office of the SSG assigned is for Osogbo,you are only representing us,I am fully aware my egbon has to protect his office,you might not be able to voice out but between us you know I spoke the truth,it’s visible to the blind what you are going through but for the sake of MR Governor,I won’t say much.

I am forever committed to the growth of Osogbo,ile oloya is my family house,we are bold and truthful,I am not seeking any political office nor crazy about patronage,IF the former government could owe me hundreds of millions over 8yrs ago and am still here enjoying grace,you should know its not monetary or fame issue,people who have genuinely worked for Mr Governors emergence should be recognised and compensated,people are not happy,Oyetola started then and I cautioned,the rest is history,I love you BODA TESSY,together, we shall get to the promised land.