Osun APC demands probe of alleged N130bn Ede Airport project

Osun APC demands probe of alleged N130bn Ede Airport project

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified its criticism of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, alleging corruption in the execution of the N130 billion Ede Airport project and demanding the immediate publication of all financial records relating to the controversial infrastructure development.

In a statement issued by the Osun APC Governorship Campaign Council, the opposition party described the reported increase in the airport project’s contract sum from N99.5 billion to about N130 billion as “criminal,” insisting that the state government owes residents a detailed explanation for the cost variation.

According to the APC, reports indicating that a significant portion of the revised contract sum has already been paid have heightened concerns over transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.

The party argued that the reported cost of the airport project exceeds the combined 2025 budgetary allocations to several critical sectors of Osun State’s economy, including education, healthcare and agriculture, raising questions about the government’s spending priorities.

The APC further accused the Adeleke administration of withholding key financial documents relating to the project, saying the lack of transparency has fuelled public suspicion.

Quoting from its statement, the party said allegations that the contractor handling the airport project is linked to a close associate of Dr Deji Adeleke, the governor’s elder brother, underscore the need for full public disclosure.

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“If the administration has nothing to hide, it should publish all relevant financial documents and provide a comprehensive breakdown of payments made on the airport project, the stage of execution, and the basis for the reported variation in contract cost,” the APC stated.

The opposition also alleged that the airport project could be politically motivated ahead of the forthcoming Osun governorship election, claiming it had received security reports suggesting that funds tied to the project could be used for vote-buying. However, the party did not present publicly verifiable evidence to support the allegation.

The APC maintained that any government confident in its stewardship should be prepared to subject its financial records to public scrutiny, insisting that openness is essential to strengthening public trust.

The latest accusations add to the growing controversy surrounding the Ede Airport project. In recent weeks, the APC has repeatedly questioned the project’s rising cost, the contract award process and the qualifications of the company handling the construction, calling on anti-corruption agencies to investigate the matter.

The Adeleke administration, however, has consistently defended the airport project, describing it as a strategic investment that will boost economic development, improve air connectivity, attract investors, create jobs and position Osun State as a regional hub for commerce, tourism and cargo operations.

Government officials have also dismissed previous allegations by the opposition, insisting that all infrastructure projects are being executed in accordance with due process and are distributed across the state’s three senatorial districts.

As of the time of filing this report, the Osun State Government had not issued an official response to the APC’s latest allegations regarding the reported increase in the airport project’s cost or the demand for the release of its financial records.

Osun APC demands probe of alleged N130bn Ede Airport project