While Ismail Omipidan, the Chief Press Secretary to former Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has refuted claims that his principal left the state in debt, The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, still went ahead to obtain N18 billion loan despite losing the July 16 governorship election in the state.
Adeleke disclosed this on Thursday during a meeting with Osun State Traditional Rulers at Osogbo, Osun State Capital.
According to him, his administration inherited eight outstanding loan facilities, apart from salaries and pension debts, from the Oyetola’s administration.
Adeleke explained that the repayment period for the loan facilities ranges from 16 months to about 28 years.