Emotional Turmoil: Governor Adeleke Breaks Down In Tears Amid Local Government Crisis In Osun State

In the midst of a growing crisis over local government control in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke was reportedly overcome with emotion during a cabinet meeting last weekend.

Hon. Dipo Eluwole, the state’s Commissioner for Education, disclosed that the governor wept uncontrollably for approximately fifteen minutes, delaying the meeting until he received comfort from his colleagues. Eluwole shared this poignant moment while speaking at a Digital Literacy Training event for educators in Ede, Osun State.

Tensions flared when the Appeal Court reinstated the sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) council executives, a decision met with fierce opposition from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This ongoing conflict has led to the federal government withholding local government allocations since February 2025, intensifying financial pressure throughout the state.

Eluwole expressed deep concern over the disruption this crisis has inflicted, highlighting that Osun State once enjoyed peace and development before this political upheaval. He lamented, “There was peace before, but with what is going on now—the wrangling—I didn’t sleep until 2 AM. I left the Government House at 11 PM and kept making calls until morning. There is a serious problem at hand.”

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The commissioner called upon citizens to pray for Governor Adeleke, stating, “God will guide his feet from stumbling; he will not lead us astray.” He recounted how a traditional ruler recently shed tears over the deteriorating conditions in the state.

Reflecting on the emotional moment, Eluwole remarked, “On Saturday, the governor wept for 15 minutes before he could start a meeting. They were pacifying him. Where is Nigeria going? It is not a sin to be a Nigerian.”

He pointed out the improvements in the education sector over the past three years, emphasizing, “Osun State’s education is now something to be proud of, unlike before when we faced issues like vandalism, hooliganism, and cultism.”

Eluwole further criticized the funding situation, explaining, “If not for what has been happening since February, we would have seen many provisions in our schools by now. The funds we should be using for these improvements are being spent on salaries for primary school teachers, local government workers, health workers, and traditional rulers, ensuring everyone is paid on time. This is why we lack sufficient teachers in schools. We must pray for Osun State and our governor; he genuinely cares for the state.”