The Osun Masterminds, TOM, has cautioned political actors within the state to maintain decorum ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
That is because the group additionally harassed that civility stays important to a reputable democratic course of.
In its November State of the State handle delivered by its Govt Director, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, TOM appealed to aspirants and their supporters to keep away from inflammatory politics and give attention to issue-based campaigns.
Prof. Oyedokun-Alli mentioned the rising quantity of aspirants, significantly inside the All Progressives Congress, APC, the place over 11 contenders have declared curiosity, makes it crucial to stop inside conflicts.
“We urge aspirants and their supporters to maintain civility, prioritise social gathering unity, and have interaction in issue-based campaigns. Campaigns of calumny may harm social gathering cohesion,” he mentioned.
The group famous that the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee, INEC, and several other political leaders have repeatedly emphasised adherence to electoral legal guidelines to safeguard stability earlier than, throughout, and after the polls.
“We urge political gladiators to abide by this name and protect the oneness of our state. Unity is crucial for grassroots mobilisation and reconciliation,” Prof. Oyedokun-Alli mentioned.
Turning to governance, he expressed concern that state administration had change into secondary to political manoeuvring ahead of the 2026 race thereby leaving key duties unattended.
“It has been seen that the Osun State authorities has uncared for governance in pursuit of subsequent yr’s reelection bid. The governor is hardly seen, not to mention heard,” he lamented.
The group additionally condemned what it described as extreme politicking by state officers and criticised the persistent confrontation between the ruling Peoples Democratic Celebration and the All Progressives Congress over the matter.
“We don’t stay in a banana republic. That is towards the rules of democracy. It’s unacceptable to sacrifice governance on the altar of political expediency,” Prof. Oyedokun-Alli mentioned.
The group listed stalled recruitment of lecturers and well being employees, haphazard street development, management points within the Amotekun Corps, and lack of welfare assist as areas the place the federal government had fallen brief.
It criticised the extended delay within the recruitment train, including that the promise has change into a charade, leaving faculties and well being amenities understaffed at a vital time.
On street infrastructure, the group lamented that residents have been pissed off by limitless meandering round roads being constructed for nearly two to three years with out clear timelines for completion.
It added that management issues inside the Osun Amotekun Corps had paralysed its operations at a time when insecurity nationwide required heightened vigilance from all state safety outfits.
Addressing native authorities points, the group expressed dissatisfaction with the continued closure of native authorities secretariats, warning that key statutory features resembling healthcare, agriculture, sanitation, and income era had been crippled.
