Inside Adeleke’s Family Rule: Nepotism and Opacity Erode ‘Imole’ Promise in Osun

When he campaigned in 2022, Governor Adeleke vowed a transparent government of light. Today, critics say that promise has dimmed under a family dynasty controlling key offices. Members of his immediate and extended family now hold roles from Works to Federal Affairs, Budget to Sports, raising questions about merit and public funds. Major contracts and revenues are reportedly managed with limited oversight. Budget performance reports arrive late and opaque. Palliatives meant for the poor are alleged to pass through party channels. Opposition groups and civil society insist the state owes citizens full transparency and answers.

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