The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has criticized the state government over the reported appointment of approximately 28 indigenes of the local government as Special Assistants (SAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), and Advisers barely six months before the end of the current administration’s tenure.
In a press statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Comrade Sola Debo Adeyemi, the Irepodun PDP acknowledged the constitutional prerogative of the government to make appointments into public offices, but questioned the timing, scale, and administrative value of the new roles at the twilight of the administration.
According to Adeyemi, appointing a large number of aides months before the expiration of the administration raises concerns regarding governance priorities, financial implications for the state, and the specific responsibilities assigned to the appointees.
“Government is not a political settlement platform, and public appointments should not become instruments for last-minute political calculations or attempts to regain public confidence,” the statement read.
The opposition party contended that residents of Irepodun Local Government Area require tangible infrastructure and socio-economic interventions such as functional healthcare facilities, quality education, motorable roads, and employment opportunities rather than political appointment letters.
Calling for full public disclosure, the Irepodun PDP urged the state government to clarify the job descriptions, remuneration packages, duration of service, and budgetary impact of the appointments on Kwara State’s finances.
Concluding the statement, Adeyemi encouraged residents of Irepodun and Kwara State to evaluate political administrations based on their overall governance records and delivery of public liability services ahead of the forthcoming general elections, reaffirming the PDP’s commitment to offering what it described as inclusive and accountable leadership.
