The Osun State Government has said that allegations of anti-party activities levelled against the Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, would not affect his office. The state recently revealed that Kola’s status remains the same because Governor Ademola Adeleke retains confidence in him.
In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the Osun State government described the controversy in Ife Federal Constituency as a “family dispute” being addressed by the party leadership.
According to him, Kola Adewusi’s integrity and dedication to the current government have never been in doubt; therefore, the Ife federal constituency crisis does not affect his position.
“Be that as it may, the government wishes to use this medium to state without hesitation, in any form whatsoever, that the crisis has not affected the position of Prince Kola Adewusi as the Osun State Deputy Governor, as he also retains his position as a strong and loyal party man whose integrity and commitment to the present administration is not in doubt.
By whatever yardstick, the government still reposes strong confidence in him as the second in command to the governor. His position is not in any way affected by the controversy,” it read.
Kolapo further noted that Prof. Wale Oladipo’s position as a member of the Board of Trustees of our party (PDP) and chairman of the Osun State University Governing Council is not affected as well.
He concluded by saying that Kola Adewusi and Professor Wale Ladipo’s relationship with Governor Adeleke remains strong against all odds.
“In the same vein, Osun State Government wishes to reaffirm its confidence in Prof. Wale Oladipo, as he retains his position, not only as a member of the Board of Trustees of our party (PDP) from the state but his chairmanship position of Osun State University Governing Council Chairman.
The government is pleased to add that both the state Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi and Professor Wale Ladipo are in good working relationship with the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke and the PDP-led administration. Not for once, has the integrity and strong loyalty of the duo been in doubt,” it added.
