Rufai Oseni, an Arise Television presenter, has criticised candidates in the Osun governorship race over what he described as a lack of fresh ideas and clear vision.
According to daily post,Oseni spoke while reviewing the governorship debate ahead of the August fifteen election.
According to him, the candidates failed to offer enough convincing ideas about how they intend to move Osun State forward.
“I didn’t see bright ideas from the candidates,” Oseni said during the programme.
He said the debate was expected to give voters a clearer understanding of the candidates’ plans. However, he felt that most of the contestants did not make a strong impression.
The presenter also assessed the performance of Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking another term in office. Adeleke used the debate to defend his administration and highlight some of its achievements.
Among the projects he mentioned were road constructions across the state. However, Oseni said the governor’s presentation focused largely on defending his record.
He argued that the debate should have gone beyond listing completed projects. For him, voters also needed to hear a broader plan for the future of Osun.
“I didn’t see a lot of brightness. I didn’t see a lot of vision,” Oseni said.
The presenter also criticised the general tone of the debate. He noted that much of the discussion centred on attacks and responses between the candidates.
He said this left little room for detailed discussions about policies that could directly improve the lives of residents. Oseni, however, identified one candidate whose presentation stood out in the area of healthcare.
He said the Peoples Redemption Party candidate appeared more convincing when discussing the health sector. According to him, the candidate’s background as a medical doctor may have contributed to the depth of his presentation on healthcare.
The comments come as political parties intensify their efforts to win voters ahead of the Osun election. The contest has generated significant interest, with the candidates presenting different arguments about the direction the state should take.
For Oseni, however, the debate did not provide enough evidence of a strong and ambitious vision among most of the contestants. With voters set to make their choice on Saturday, attention will now shift from campaign promises to the ballot box.
The outcome of the Osun election will determine who takes charge of the state for the next administration.
