Osun Central 2027: Fadeyi’s ₦2bn Spending Claim, Pending Bills and Road Controversy Put Senate Record Under Scrutiny

By Reloaded News Desk

Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, representing Osun Central Senatorial District, faces renewed questions about the transparency of his constituency spending, the progress of his legislative proposals and the quality of projects attributed to him as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general election.

The questions centre on a reported ₦2 billion expenditure claim he made in December 2023, seven bills listed as pending on a legislative tracking platform, controversy surrounding the reconstruction of Oduola Street in Osogbo and the need for independently verifiable evidence of the benefits delivered by his constituency interventions.

Fadeyi, popularly known as Ajagunnla, has publicised several projects, including bursaries, electricity interventions, roads, classrooms and empowerment programmes. However, the central issue is whether the reported expenditure, project announcements and legislative activities can be reconciled with independently verifiable records.

₦2 Billion Claim Requires a Detailed Account

On December 20, 2023, Fadeyi reportedly disclosed that he had spent ₦2 billion on intervention funds, empowerment programmes and constituency projects during his first 180 days in office. The announcement was made at an empowerment programme in Osogbo.

The figure is substantial and warrants a detailed public explanation.

What projects and interventions made up the ₦2 billion? How much was allocated to each project? What proportion came from public allocations, government-funded contracts or other sources? Which projects were completed, and what documentation establishes their costs and delivery?

These questions do not establish that the expenditure claim was false or that funds were misused. They establish the need for a transparent breakdown that allows constituents to examine the claim against project records and actual results.

A general announcement of expenditure cannot replace a project-by-project account supported by budgets, contracts, payment records and evidence of completion.

Seven Bills Listed as Pending

Legis360’s profile of Fadeyi lists eight sponsored bills, one recorded as assented to and seven listed as awaiting further legislative consideration. The proposals include bills seeking to establish a Federal University in Osogbo, a Federal University of Education in Ila-Orangun and a National Eye Centre in Osogbo. The South West Development Commission Bill is listed as having received assent.

The proposals address significant public interests, particularly education, healthcare and regional development. Nevertheless, the status of each bill requires verification against official Senate records, and the fact that a bill remains pending does not, by itself, establish that its sponsor failed to perform.

The relevant questions are how far each proposal progressed, what obstacles remain and what legislative steps Fadeyi took to advance it. Constituents should be able to access a clear account of these developments rather than rely solely on campaign claims or headline figures.

Oduola Street Controversy Raises Project-Quality Questions

In September 2025, the reconstruction of Oduola Street in the Oke Okanla area of Osogbo attracted public attention after photographs showed an electricity pole standing in the middle of the road.

The Osun State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure said the road was a federal lawmaker’s constituency project and criticised it for allegedly failing to meet the engineering standards and specifications expected by the ministry. Fadeyi responded that relocating the electricity pole was not included in the project’s bill of quantities and was the responsibility of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company. The state government subsequently relocated the pole.

The incident raises questions about project design, coordination with utility providers, safety and contractual responsibilities. It does not independently prove personal wrongdoing by Fadeyi.

However, the public is entitled to ask whether the project was properly inspected, whether the original design adequately addressed the obstruction and what arrangements were made to ensure that the completed road was safe for motorists and pedestrians.

The contract documents, engineering specifications and inspection records would provide a stronger basis for resolving these questions.

Bursaries and Projects Need Independent Verification

In July 2025, the Guardian reported Fadeyi’s account that 1,500 students had benefited from a ₦100 million annual bursary programme. The account also listed classroom construction, solar streetlights and transformer interventions among his constituency activities.

These are potentially valuable interventions. Their significance should be assessed through verifiable beneficiary records, transparent selection criteria, project expenditure and evidence of delivery.

In September 2026, Fadeyi announced the commencement of a 7.5 MVA transformer substation project in Ila-Orangun, a two-kilometre road leading to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital and a five-kilometre solar streetlight project between Otan-Ayegbaju and Ila-Orangun. He also identified other projects he described as completed.

The distinction between completed, ongoing and newly announced projects is important. A project flag-off is not proof of completion, while a completed structure does not automatically establish that it is operational or has achieved its intended purpose.

Questions Ahead of 2027

As the next election approaches, constituents have grounds to demand a consolidated account of Fadeyi’s legislative activities, committee work, constituency expenditure and project delivery.

The senator should be given the opportunity to provide supporting records and respond to the questions raised. Relevant evidence should include official Senate proceedings, project budgets, procurement documents, completion certificates, inspection reports and records supporting expenditure and beneficiary claims.

Osun Central Accountability Forum’s position is that public claims about representation should be open to scrutiny, particularly when they involve substantial sums and projects financed through public resources.

The issue is not whether Fadeyi has announced projects or undertaken constituency interventions. Public reports show that he has. The unresolved question is whether the scale, quality and measurable impact of those interventions can be independently established.

For Osun Central, the 2027 debate should be informed by verifiable evidence: what was promised, what was spent, what was completed, what remains outstanding and what benefits residents have actually received.

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