Gov Aregbesola explains why He is running Osun State withour commissioners

Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has explained what is preventing his government from appointing commissioners since it was inaugurated in November 27, 2014.

Aregbesola, who spoke while breaking fast with journalists on Tuesday, said that the paucity of funds is the major reason behind the delay.

The governor noted that the government, as presently constituted, is going through harrowing experience, adding that the state is being run through ingenuity and goodwill.

Stressing that the dwindling allocation from the federal allocation has really affected the state, he stated that the appointment of commissioners would be additional burden which the state cannot presently afford.

He disclosed that the purse of the state has been reduced but assured that very soon as the economy improves, the state executive council will be constituted.

According to him, “The state executive council to be constituted will need huge money. This I can’t afford now and those working with me have been doing so on humanitarian grounds. They have not been paid since, I too, since assumption of office has not received any salary from the state and I am not ready to do so.

“I have passion to develop this state and all I am concern about is to make the state enjoying able for the people.”

While assuring the people of the state that come November 26, all projects embarked by his administration would be commissioned, he stated that, “the ongoing projects in the state would not be abandoned but would be completed for the overall interest of the Osun people.