By Our Correspondent
The Federal Government has withdrawn from the planned foundation-laying ceremony for the Osun State airport in Ede due to concerns raised by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
Governor Ademola Adeleke had scheduled the event for December 13, but the ministry has requested a postponement to address ongoing disagreements related to the airport’s location.
The initial choice to relocate the airport from Ido-Osun to Ede, Adeleke’s hometown, has sparked tension.
A committee from the state government cited that Ido-Osun did not meet critical aviation requirements, leading to the decision to move the project.
However, this has reignited conflicts, with protests from Ido-Osun residents opposing the change.
In a letter dated December 6, the ministry pointed out that the proposed airport’s plans must align with federal objectives, especially given that the airstrip is part of the 2024 federal budget.
It highlighted concerns regarding conflicting petitions about existing airstrip usage and the necessity to ensure efficient allocation of public funds.
The ministry has urged the state government to reschedule the ceremony until these issues are resolved and consensus is reached. Efforts to contact Osun’s Chief Press Secretary for a response proved unsuccessful.
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