Aregbesola Declares No Personal House Ownership While Osun Governor

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, has made a striking assertion, claiming he holds the unique distinction of being the first Nigerian governor to serve an eight-year term without acquiring a personal residence. Aregbesola, who previously led Osun State as governor and later served as the Minister of Interior, presented this claim to his supporters in a video that gained significant traction online starting Thursday.

According to the former governor, he resided in a friend's property throughout his entire period in office. He stated emphatically, "I’m the first governor in Nigeria to rule a state for eight years without owning a house of my own." He further challenged any doubters, adding, "I stayed in my friend’s house for eight years as a governor in my father’s land. Whoever says that what I’m saying is not true should come out and show me the house I own."

Aregbesola's tenure as Osun State governor spanned from 2010 to 2018. Following this, he was appointed Minister of Interior under the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. During his time steering Osun, his administration focused on various initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty, tackling unemployment, and addressing hunger. He also prioritised advancements in education, healthcare services, fostering peace, and promoting community development within the state.