The Osun Masterminds, TOM, has cautioned political actors within the state to keep up decorum forward of the 2026 governorship election.
That is because the group additionally pressured that civility stays important to a reputable democratic course of.
In its November State of the State deal with delivered by its Government Director, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, TOM appealed to aspirants and their supporters to keep away from inflammatory politics and deal with issue-based campaigns.
Prof. Oyedokun-Alli mentioned the rising variety of aspirants, notably inside the All Progressives Congress, APC, the place over 11 contenders have declared curiosity, makes it crucial to forestall inner conflicts.
“We urge aspirants and their supporters to keep up civility, prioritise celebration unity, and interact in issue-based campaigns. Campaigns of calumny might injury celebration 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 develop into secondary to political manoeuvring forward of the 2026 race thereby leaving key duties unattended.
“It has been observed that the Osun State authorities has uncared for governance in pursuit of subsequent 12 months’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 Get together and the All Progressives Congress over the matter.
“We don’t reside in a banana republic. That is towards the ideas of democracy. It’s unacceptable to sacrifice governance on the altar of political expediency,” Prof. Oyedokun-Alli mentioned.
The group listed stalled recruitment of academics and well being staff, haphazard street development, management points within the Amotekun Corps, and lack of welfare assist as areas the place the federal government had fallen quick.
It criticised the extended delay within the recruitment train, including that the promise has develop into a charade, leaving faculties and well being amenities understaffed at a vital time.
On street infrastructure, the group lamented that residents had been pissed off by infinite meandering round roads being constructed for nearly two to 3 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 similar to healthcare, agriculture, sanitation, and income technology had been crippled.
