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‘You Are An Empty Parrot’, Osun PDP Lambast Basiru Ajibola

BySodiq Lawal

PublishedOctober 13, 2023

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, has described the defeated Osun Central Senatorial Candidate in the 2023 general elections and current National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Ajibola Basiru, as an ’empty Parrot’ who is still reeling from the shock of his rejection at the elections.

This was revealed in a press statement signed by the State Chairman of the ruling party, Hon. Sunday Bisi, and obtained by Osun Defender on Friday.

“Basiru’s statement overlooks the commendable progress and positive transformations in Osun State under Governor Adeleke’s administration after the good people of Osun emphatically discarded him and his useless tissues of political misfits, whose sole business was to loot and destroy the state,” Mr. Sunday’s terse statement read inter-alia.

He continued, “In sane climes, empty parrots like Basiru have no business in governance as all he dreams was to use political office as a tool of oppression and garrulous showoffs. That is why his assertions are often off-track, self-serving, and patently irrational.

“In Osun Central alone, Basiru should come around and compare the realities of the PDP government’s impact on the life of the populace to that of his APC’s era of wheelbarrow and clipsed solar light.”

Mr Basiru had in a meeting with a handful of his supporters on Thursday in Osogbo, took the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke to the gutters, stating that the government was built on lies.

“The much-mouthed borehole per ward is a fluke, any government built on lies and propaganda is bound to crumble. Osun workers are subjected to more hardship. What has Adeleke done with the first tranche of N2b from the Federal Government when States such as Kwara, Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos, Imo, Anambra Kano and even Kebbi with war-ravaged Borno have made workers smile in addition to their salaries.

“APC will take over power in 2026. I want to urge our party members to start mobilizing ahead of the next governorship election in 2026. Governor Ademola Adeleke is deceiving the Osun people with an urban renewal project that has yet to manifest in the state. Allocation from the Federal government to Osun has hugely increased, however, the increment has reflected neither in workers’ welfare nor tangible projects for people”, Mr. Basiru boasted.

However, the State Chairman of the ruling party labeled Basiru’s statement as evidence he’s yet to recover from the shock of his loss at the polls.

“It is evident that Basiru is still reeling from the shock of his rejection in the elections. His recent statement only reaffirms his current state of heartache, ensnaring him in a colorless dream.

“The Governor has taken the initiative in keeping the public well-informed about the workings of the government as required in a democratic setting. Funds are being judiciously utilized for the good of the people contrary to ego massaging Administration of APC. Osun people are the kings in democracy and that pride of place remains non-negotiable.

”Yes, we are not unaware that Basiru is habitually inclined to politics of poverty in order to keep the people down to his apron of oppression, which he has enjoyed over time as an ungrateful opportunist. However, Osun people have since scaled up their taste bud against such a sad period of their history and they will not go back to it.

“Basiru’s assertions regarding APC’s resurgence to power in 2026 revealed his deficiency in grasping with the current state of affairs in Osun. His disregard for the ongoing positive transformations in the state further highlights his detachment from the needs and aspirations of the populace.”

“Instead of advocating for a return to power, it would be prudent for Basiru to humbly seek forgiveness from the people even if he lacks the moral stamina to address the carnage of his party’s reign in the state.

“Osun State has progressed under Governor Adeleke’s administration, buoyed by the heart of dedication to good governance, transparency, and inclusive system,” the statement read.

Sodiq Lawal

Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.