Osun Residents Snub Accord E-Registration Amid Growing Discontent with Adeleke Government ~ By Segun Adekojo

The much-publicized electronic membership registration exercise introduced by the Accord Party in Osun State has clearly fallen flat, exposing the growing rejection of the party and the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke by the people of the state.

Records available from the exercise show that since the registration commenced on March 4, fewer than 3,000 individuals have been successfully registered across the entire state.

 For a party that claims widespread acceptance, such an embarrassing figure speaks volumes about the lack of public confidence in the Accord platform.

It is now obvious that the people of Osun understand the political deception behind the sudden attempt to reinvent a party that many view as an evil platform designed primarily to mislead and politically shelter Governor Adeleke as his administration faces increasing public dissatisfaction.

The panic within the Accord structure is becoming increasingly evident. In the last two weeks alone, no fewer than four stakeholders’ meetings have reportedly been hurriedly convened to discuss the same troubling issue — the failure of the electronic registration exercise and the visible lack of grassroots enthusiasm for the party.

The message from the people of Osun is becoming unmistakably clear. They have lost interest and confidence  in the administration of Adélékè. They believe the government is doing little despite the huge allocation accruing to the state.

Despite receiving almost ₦1 trillion in federal allocations and revenues in just three years, the Adeleke administration has little to show in the critical sectors that matter most to the people.

Agriculture has not received the investment needed to boost food production and create jobs. It only received miserable ₦7 billion allocation. The education sector continues to suffer neglect, while youth and sports development — vital areas for empowering the state’s young population — have been largely ignored.

Perhaps the most painful symbol of this failure is the rising cost of education in Osun State. Today, Osun sadly holds the record as the state with some of the most expensive state universities in Nigeria, where students are reportedly charged fees running as high as ₦1.5 million, placing higher education beyond the reach of many hardworking families. This is happening at a time the governor spent ₦92 billion in 3 years to take care of himself and few unproductive aides. 

The ongoing rejection of the Accord Party’s registration exercise is therefore not surprising. It is simply the people of Osun speaking in the only language politicians understand — a clear withdrawal of trust and support from a government that has failed to prioritize their welfare.

Osun people are watching, and they are making their position known. The message is clear: no amount of political rebranding can hide poor governance.