“HE GOT F9!” — APC Scribe Basiru Slams Adeleke’s Governance, Mocks Governor’s Late Academic Records

​The political atmosphere in Osun State has intensified following a viral video featuring the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ajibola Basiru, delivering a scathing critique of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration. Speaking to a group of supporters, Basiru utilized a harsh academic metaphor to characterize the current government’s performance, claiming the Governor has failed in the most critical sectors of state development.

​Basiru, a former Senate spokesperson, explicitly stated that the Governor has earned an “F9″—the lowest failing grade in the Nigerian secondary school grading system—across the boards of education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The APC chieftain argued that the administration’s perceived lack of progress is a direct reflection of its leadership, asserting that the state’s foundational sectors are currently in a state of neglect.

​The critique took a more personal turn as Basiru mocked the Governor’s academic history, specifically referencing Adeleke’s efforts to obtain his senior secondary school credentials later in life. He noted the irony of a leader presiding over the state’s educational policies while allegedly just sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO) exams at the age of 64. Basiru’s remarks, which were met with laughter and cheers from his audience, suggested that the Governor’s own academic struggles are mirrored in his governance style.

​This latest verbal onslaught marks a significant escalation in the ongoing media war between the APC and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun. Dr. Basiru has remained a vocal critic of the Adeleke family, previously raising concerns over state spending and administrative transparency. While the Governor’s camp often defends his record by highlighting grassroots projects and his immense popularity, this “F9” narrative appears to be the APC’s central strategy to challenge the administration’s competence as the state moves closer to future electoral cycles.