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The federal government has suspended the relocation of the Osun State International Airport project from Ido-Osun to Ede, following widespread controversies and protests.

Governor Ademola Adeleke had announced that the foundation-laying ceremony for the new airport would be held on December 16, 2024, in Ede, his hometown.

The event was to feature key dignitaries, including Ministers of Works and Aviation, David Umahi and Festus Keyamo.

However, the proposed relocation drew sharp criticism.

The Ido-Osun community staged protests, condemning the move as nepotistic and undemocratic.

Critics argued that the relocation prioritised personal interest over public good.

In defence, the Osun state government cited encroachment on the Ido-Osun airport land, the presence of gullies, and the inadequacy of the r[/b]unway as reasons for the decision.

In a letter dated December 6, 2024, signed by the [b]Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, Dr. Emmanuel D. Meribole, and addressed to Governor Adeleke, the ministry directed the state government to suspend the project indefinitely.

The letter, obtained exclusively by The Nation, stated: “Re: Invitation as a Special Guest of Honour at the Foundation Laying Ceremony of the Osun State International Airport. I wish to refer to your letter Ref. No. 5.12/19/1/Vol.VI/188 dated 21st November 2024 on the above subject and to respectfully request Your Excellency to suspend the foundation laying ceremony of the Osun State International Airport until the issues regarding the petitions over the existing airstrip/airport are resolved and to harmonize the state’s efforts with that of the federal government.”

This development marks a significant setback for Governor Adeleke’s istration amid ongoing disputes over the airport’s future.

“Your Excellency may wish to note that the airstrip is a federal project that is captured in the Ministry’s 2024 Appropriation. We also note that you have made arrangements to expand the airstrip to an international airport. In addition, there is a petition indicating there is an existing airstrip where funds have been expended and the need to use the site for the present airstrip instead of a new site.

“The federal government is mandated to ensure judicious use of funds to curtail wastage of resources. As this Airstrip Project is a collaboration between state and federal governments, we must be in synch before the project takes off.

“Accordingly, Your Excellency is respectfully requested to reschedule the foundation laying ceremony of the Osun State Airport pending the resolution of the petitions and selection of a mutually agreed date. Please, accept the assurances of the Honourable Minister’s highest regards.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/fg-halts-adelekes-move-to-relocate-osun-airport-project-to-ede-amid-protests/amp/

Adeleke is a clueless goner

Same idîotic useless federal government that can't boast of anything want to stop a working governor like Adeleke from working for his people.

MadamVanessa:



Same idîotic useless federal government that can't boast of anything want to stop a working governor like Adeleke to work for his people.

I think we biafrans should face our igodomigodo and focus on how to get out our jailed leaders across the world
Nnamdi Kanu in Kirikiri
Simon Ekpa is in finland prison
These should be our priority now

NoIgboSoundTueh:

I think we biafrans should face our igodomigodo and focus on how to get out our jailed leaders across the world
Nnamdi Kanu in Kirikiri
Simon Ekpa is in finland prison
These should be our priority now

I think we batidiots should pray for sense and also pray for sense too for the zoogeria leaders especially those from our western region, for them to understand that there's no harm in seeking for self independence, that you can't force people to be in a zoo they don't want to be part of. What is so hard for us to understand here? but we claimed to be the most sophisticated. It's a shame to us, because our actions always contradict what we claimed to be.

Another fake airport like the Ibadan & MKO airports that are grazing sites for herdsmen cattle.

It's actually better in Ede because only the Adeleke have two private jets , I don't think any commercial airline will want to go to Osun

the airport should be located at a place where it will favour the people ,

so if where it is presently is not good enough for the people ,then they should consider the governors move ,




besides we where waiting for the governors past Sunday Thanksgiving ,dance praise ,

or has he not done the church 2 years anniversary .


Princess FaithChukwu

Very stupid move if u ask me... D people wey dey there na mumu arbi?

Ok, noted.

In a state where the living wage for the average person is less than $1, a governor thinks the smartest thing to do is to focus on building airports that no one will come to?

Clueless?

Okay

The same Port wey go still dey inside same osun o inside same naija o lol

Very good decision

Dialpad:
In a state where the living wage for the average person is less than $1, a governor thinks the smartest thing to do is to focus on building airports that no one will come to?

Clueless?

So you think nobody will use the airport? 👀

Government!

After God, na government. But government government. Tinubu knows how to cut people to their sizes. He cut Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Kano Kindergarten governor to size last week, this week, it is Ade de Dancer of Osun. No do yourself. Tinubu knows how to use power

MadamVanessa:



Same idîotic useless federal government that can't boast of anything want to stop a working governor like Adeleke from working for his people.

No kee yourself over Yoruba matter. This is between Adeleke and Bola, how does it concern Shinyere?

MadamVanessa:



Same idîotic useless federal government that can't boast of anything want to stop a working governor like Adeleke from working for his people.

im from osun state,pls i want to know what he has done so far...

hoeminique:
Another fake airport like the Ibadan & MKO airports that are grazing sites for herdsmen cattle.

That Ibadan Airport, I don't know if it's an airport or a motor pack; it's an eyesore.

press9jatv:
Adeleke is a clueless goner

Lol
Werey. Wat happened! I tot u campaigned for him in 2022

eliwa47:
Very good decision

Ido and Ede are almost the same town. Ido osun is like a suburb of Ede. So whether the airport is in Ido or Ede its still a win win for both towns

MadamVanessa:





I think we batidiots should pray for sense and also pray for sense too for the zoogeria leaders especially those from our western region, for them to understand that there's no harm in seeking for self independence, that you can't force people to be in a zoo they don't want to be part of. What is so hard for us to understand here? but we claimed to be the most sophisticated. It's a shame to us, because our actions always contradict what we claimed to be.

This just shows are mumurinde you are ... Igbos in senate and house should be doing that plus your Governors . Una no get sense se

Will you use it if you have options ?

MondayOmoAdugbo:


So you think nobody will use the airport? 👀

MadamVanessa:



Same idîotic useless federal government that can't boast of anything want to stop a working governor like Adeleke from working for his people.

Which work, they have been on this scandalous project since 3 decades now nothing to show now 1 mumu want to go and start all over.

Period of Airport

It's like every governor now wants an airport in his region

press9jatv:
Adeleke is a clueless goner

E maa gbo dindinrin.

Dialpad:
Will you use it if you have options ?

People will use it. Gbagbe.

OriOko88:

Ido and Ede are almost the same town. Ido osun is like a suburb of Ede. So whether the airport is in Ido or Ede its still a win win for both towns

That was exactly what I thought! The two towns are just beside each other.

Ede actually has a very wide expanse of land, but since the proposed terminal in Ido-Osun has been fenced with 3billion, it is better to continue the project there.

SalamRushdie:
It's actually better in Ede because only the Adeleke have two private jets , I don't think any commercial airline will want to go to Osun

Osun like a lot of states doesn't need more than a containerized airstrip.

Blatant interference on Osun State affairs, the FG lacks powers to stop State projects except if it encroaches on FG land.

Meanwhile building non viable airports by state governors is one of the main routes for easy looting in Nigeria