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By Comrade Abdul-Jeleel Samakin Abiodun The recent visit of the APC governorship candidate, Munirudeen Oyebamiji (popularly called AMUBO), to Iwo has generated intense political conversation across Osun State. For many residents, the outing did not project the depth, clarity, or policy direction expected from someone seeking to govern a state as strategic and politically conscious as Osun. At a time when Nigerians are battling inflation, unemployment, insecurity, and infrastructural decay, the people of Osun expect bold, measurable, and people-focused policy plans as we are witnessing under Governor Ademola Adeleke. Governance is not about symbolism; it is about solving real problems. It is therefore unsurprising that many citizens condemned the emphasis placed on reconstructing or renovating a mosque as part of a projected agenda of APC Governorship candidate. While religious institutions are important within communities, voters are increasingly asking: Is this the prior...

Only a failed party like the Osun state All Progressives Congress (APC) will deny Infrastructure growth at Ilesa, Ile Ife, Osogbo, Iwo, Ikirun,Ila and other major areas of Osun state, Spokesperson to the state governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has declared. Responding to Osun APC criticism of the Adeleke administration, the spokesperson said the APC is in political depression and embarrassment over passionate  accolades for the governor from several towns and villages over his commendable sense of equity and fairness in the design and implementation of integrated infrastructure projects across the state. “ The Obalufon of Ile Ife has just commended Governor Adeleke for the N14 billion naira flyover and dualisation projects at Ile Ife, praising the governor for rescuing the source of Yoruba race from global shame due to neglect, abandonment and maltreatment by previous governments. The Ile Ife people listed over 14 other roads executed by the Adeleke administration. “ The...

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on local and foreign investors to harness the State’s vast solid minerals potential, assuring them of policy stability, enhanced security and a significantly improved ease of doing business environment. The Governor made the call in Cape Town, South Africa, at a high-level dinner hosted by Romulus Mining on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba.  At the forum, Governor Adeleke outlined Osun State’s strategic roadmap to position mining as a key driver of economic diversification, job creation and sustainable internally generated revenue. Governor Adeleke disclosed that his administration has implemented far-reaching regulatory reforms to attract credible and long-term investors, noting that state-level permitting and approval processes have been streamlined, cutting timelines by over 50 per cent.  He added that comprehensive geological resource mapping has been completed, providing investo...

Certain legal rules are not disputable even in the worst of impunity. They have been tested up to the Supreme Court in several cases. According to Section 306 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Lay 2015, you cannot stay a criminal proceeding. In Nigeria, the principle that criminal cases should not be delayed or "stayed" for other proceedings is primarily governed by the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and the decisions of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.  Key aspects of this rule include: Abolition of Stay of Proceedings: Section 306 of the ACJA 2015 expressly prohibits applications for a stay of proceedings in criminal trials. This means a trial cannot be stopped just because a party has filed an interlocutory appeal on a specific point of law. Priority of Criminal Trials: Criminal proceedings generally take priority to ensure that the constitutional right to a trial within a reasonable time is upheld. Judicial Hardship on Delays: The Supr...

Former Secretary to the Osun State Government and frontline politician, Moshood Adeoti, has declared his support for the second-term ambition of Governor Ademola Adeleke and officially aligned with the Accord Party together with thousands of his supporters across Osun State. Adeoti’s declaration comes two months after he stepped back from active politics following the fallout within the Omoluabi/ADC political bloc.  His latest move signals a major return to the political scene with a new platform and renewed direction. The announcement was made at a large town hall meeting in Osogbo attended by Adeoti’s political structure and grassroots coordinators from across the state.  The gathering featured representatives from every polling unit and all 332 wards in Osun State, demonstrating the wide network and organized base behind the decision. Addressing the meeting, Adeoti stressed that the endorsement followed extensive consultations with his followers and stakeholders...

By:Comrade Samakin Abduljeleel Abiodun  The Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has consistently demonstrated that leadership is about service to the people and a firm commitment to good governance. His style of leadership highlight the importance of integrity, accountability, and people-centered governance in a democratic system. Through his actions, he has shown why public office should be a platform for service rather than self-interest, while also exposing the negative intentions and governance failures of some politicians of the past and present. This reality point out the need for voters to be vigilant and discerning when making electoral choices. Democracy thrives only when citizens make informed and deliberate decisions during elections. Voting is a fundamental civic right that must never be treated lightly, as it directly shapes governance outcomes and affects the quality of life of the people long after th...