Omisore, Alabi Tackle Adeleke, Say ‘Osun Doesn’t Deserve A Dancing Governor’
THECONSCIENCE NG reports that a leading governorship aspirant in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has taken a swipe at Governor Ademola Adeleke’s leadership style, insisting that the state needs a more serious, experienced, and visionary leader.
Omisore made the remarks on Monday while addressing reporters after submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms at the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. He stressed that governance is a solemn responsibility and should not be reduced to theatrics.
According to him, projecting the image of a “dancing governor” trivialises the weight of leadership and does not reflect the gravity of challenges confronting Osun State.
“Osun does not deserve a dancing governor,” he said. “Public office requires depth, discipline, and focus. No leader who understands the responsibility of governance treats it lightly.”
Omisore argued that competence, tolerance, and clear leadership capacity—not entertainment—define good governance. He added that the frequent display of dancing by the governor signals a lack of seriousness toward statecraft.
“Leadership is not a show. It demands clarity of mind and purpose,” he added. “Governance is not salesmanship or entertainment. It requires substance, not choreography.”
Highlighting his credentials, the former deputy governor, APC national secretary, and Senator representing Osun East said experience is essential for effective governance.
“Experience cannot be bought. Like wine, the older it gets, the richer it becomes,” he said. “Osun is fortunate at this point to have someone with my depth offering himself again.”
Omisore also launched a direct critique of Governor Adeleke’s capacity, saying he would not consider him fit to serve as a commissioner in a competent administration.
“If I were governor, I could not appoint him as a commissioner, not even for information,” he said. “That shows the extent of the challenges we have faced over the last two to three years.”
He further outlined critical issues affecting the state—including declining educational and health sectors, poor road infrastructure, and a worsening public perception—stressing the need for urgent intervention by experienced hands.
Omisore disclosed that nine aspirants are in the APC governorship race and expressed confidence in the party’s internal electoral process. “We have begun the process, and by God’s grace, when we conclude, I will emerge as the party’s candidate,” he said.
Meanwhile, another APC governorship aspirant and former deputy governor, Chief Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, also criticised Governor Adeleke’s administration, accusing it of neglecting vital sectors, particularly education and healthcare.
Speaking after submitting his nomination forms in Abuja, Alabi expressed concern over what he described as a decline in public service delivery.
“Performance is relative, and the facts on the ground are clear,” he stated. “While bridges and roads are being constructed, there is hardly any progress in education or healthcare. When my administration employed 2,500 teachers, it only partially addressed a 7,500-teacher gap. Yet after three years, Adeleke’s government has not employed a single teacher. This means thousands of young people are being denied the quality education they deserve.”
