The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration to present concrete evidence to back up assertions that security drones bought during the previous government have vanished.
The opposition party described as baseless the allegations that five drones acquired under former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s tenure could not be located, insisting that official records must be produced to verify the claims.
The controversy erupted after the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, announced that the current administration had failed to trace five security drones reportedly paid for by the preceding government. Rasheed also indicated that the government was exploring the purchase of new drones to bolster security operations in the state.
In response, Osun APC spokesperson Kola Olabisi rejected the allegations and warned the public not to be deceived by what he termed false information. Olabisi stated that the Adeleke administration should concentrate on tackling current security issues instead of blaming its shortcomings on the previous government.
He asserted that former governor Oyetola never procured any drones during his four-year term and challenged the state government to provide documentary proof if such purchases were indeed made. Olabisi called on citizens to dismiss what he described as a blatant lie intended to mislead the public for political gain.
The APC spokesperson criticized the governor’s approach, arguing that after more than three years in office, it was unnecessary to keep referencing the previous administration. He expressed disappointment that the governor continued to rely on falsehoods and deceit, noting that it seemed impossible for a leopard to change its spots.
Olabisi also urged residents to hold the current administration accountable for maintaining security across the state, emphasizing that the government in power bears the responsibility for safeguarding lives and property.