Beyond Rhetoric: Why Osun Deserves Better Leadership And Why AMBO Fits The Moment

OLALEKAN ONI 

Osun State today stands at a defining moment in its political journey. The expectations of the people are high, yet the realities on ground tell a different story. Across communities, there is growing concern about governance that appears heavy on promises but light on measurable outcomes. From zero improvement economically to weakened public confidence, many citizens feel the state has drifted from the path of purposeful leadership it once aspired to follow. This moment therefore calls for sincere reflection and a decisive choice for a better alternative.

The present administration has struggled to translate popular mandate into impactful governance. While rhetoric and political grandstanding have dominated public discourse, ordinary people continue to grapple with unfulfilled promises, declining economic activities, and limited infrastructural renewal. Civil servants, artisans, traders, and youths all share a common sentiment: governance must move beyond slogans to real, people-centered action. Osun does not merely need a change of tone; it needs a change of capacity, direction, and competence.

This is where Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) stands out as a credible and timely alternative. AMBO represents a brand of leadership rooted in experience, discipline, and results. As a former Commissioner for Finance, he played a critical role in stabilizing Osun’s finances, increasing its revenue, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and strengthening public sector accountability during a challenging period. His record reflects calm problem-solving, not noise; strategy, not improvisation; and service, not self-promotion.

Unlike the current administration, which has often appeared reactive rather than proactive, AMBO embodies preparedness for leadership. He understands governance from the inside, appreciates the complexities of managing scarce resources, and has consistently demonstrated respect for institutions and processes. At a time when Osun needs steady hands to rebuild trust, revive the economy, and reposition the state for sustainable growth, his depth of experience is a major asset.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the political platform best positioned to deliver this renewed hope for Osun. As the party that laid foundational investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social protection in the state, APC has a proven governance template. With AMBO as its standard-bearer, the party offers Osun people not just opposition to the status quo, but a clear, workable alternative anchored on competence and continuity of development.

Voting APC back into power is not about nostalgia; it is about necessity. It is about choosing tested leadership over trial and error, vision over vagueness, and performance over propaganda. Osun deserves leadership that listens, plans, and delivers. It deserves a governor who understands numbers as well as people, policy as well as politics.

As the state looks ahead, the choice before the people is clear. Beyond rhetoric lies responsibility. Beyond excuses lies experience. In Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, Osun has a leader who fits this moment; one who can restore confidence, deepen development, and move the state forward with clarity and purpose. The time to choose better leadership is now.

– Olalekan Oni writes from Osogbo.
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