A major contender for the Osun State governorship ticket, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has launched a scathing attack on the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, dismissing his style as unserious and declaring that Osun State does not deserve a "dancing governor."
Governance is Not Entertainment, Omisore Insists
Omisore, who submitted his nomination forms at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat in Abuja on Monday, December 1, 2025, told journalists that public office is a solemn duty. He argued that the state's challenges require a leader with depth and vision, not one who trivializes governance with constant theatrics.
"Leadership is not a show. It demands clarity of mind and purpose," Omisore stated. He emphasized that tolerance, competence, and capacity define good governance, not entertainment. The former deputy governor and APC national secretary believes the perception of a dancing governor signals a lack of seriousness in tackling Osun's pressing issues.
Direct Critique and a Call for Experience
Omisore did not mince words in his assessment of Governor Adeleke's capabilities. He claimed that in a competent administration, Adeleke would not even qualify for a commissioner role. "Let me be frank with you: if I were governor, I could not appoint him as a commissioner, not even for information," Omisore said bluntly.
He positioned his extensive experience as the antidote to the state's problems, comparing it to fine wine that gets better with age. Omisore pointed to the deteriorating education and health sectors, poor road infrastructure, and the state's negative image as areas needing urgent attention. He lamented that while a previous administration hired 2,500 teachers to address a gap, Adeleke's government has not employed any in three years.
Confidence in APC Primaries and Fellow Aspirant's Echo
Expressing confidence in the party's internal process, Omisore noted that nine aspirants are vying for the APC ticket. "We have begun the processes, and by God's grace, when we conclude, I will emerge as the party's candidate," he asserted.
His sentiments were echoed by another APC governorship hopeful, Chief Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, a former deputy governor. Alabi, who also submitted his forms, accused Governor Adeleke of failing to prioritize critical sectors. He described the alleged neglect of education and healthcare as a "glaring lack of commitment to the welfare of Osun citizens."
The stage is now set for a heated political contest in Osun State, with the opposition APC sharpening its critique of the incumbent's performance and leadership style as the race begins to take shape.
