Judge Me By My Records: Adeleke Tells Osun
Written by News Desk on December 22, 2025
Governor Adeleke of Osun State has said his achievements would always speak for him in the face of any criticism.
He stated this at the Iwude Ijesa Carnival in Ilesa, where he disclosed that effective leadership should not be based on master–servant relationship.
”Judge me on my records, outputs and agenda as a governor. That is the globally accepted parameter for measuring leadership.”He said.
Governor Adeleke said his administration has delivered on his election promises and touched every federal constituency in the state over the past three years, describing his achievements as proof of his capacity and competence to continue leading Osun State.
Governor Adeleke, who congratulated the Ijesa people on the Iwude celebration, said his government carried out extensive assessments of developmental challenges in Ijesaland upon assumption of office in late 2022, which he alleged had suffered years of environmental degradation and revenue loss due to illegal mining activities and lack of accountability under the previous administration.
According to him, underground water across Ijesaland had been declared polluted as a result of unchecked mining, while revenues from the sector were diverted into private pockets.
He noted that his administration has since embarked on comprehensive mining sector reforms, secured Osun State’s shareholding in the Segilola Gold Project, intensified the fight against illegal mining, and commenced continuous environmental remediation, including a professionally managed river clean-up initiative.
The Governor also disclosed that the controversial Ilesa Water Project, had been reviewed, cleaned up, and repositioned for continuation following anti-corruption measures and processing support from the Islamic Development Bank.
He announced that the road dualisation project in Ilesa has been completed with solar streetlights installed, while the University of Ilesa has become a reality, boasting close to 100 accredited courses.
Governor Adeleke who described Ilesa as a hub of entrepreneurship, revealed plans to partner with the Owa’s Palace on a holistic industrialisation agenda through public-private partnerships.
He also disclosed that Osun’s proposed airport would have a component located within Ijesaland, a move expected to boost trade and commerce.
He called on traditional rulers, elites, and residents of Ijesaland to recommit to collective efforts toward sustained development, urging them not to allow political or developmental setbacks to recur.
