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• Says Our Agreement is Mainly on Presidential Election   Governor Ademola Adeleke has debunked rumours and insinuations about details of his relationship with the Presidency, clarifying that he has no deal to share legislative or local governments seats with Osun APC. The governor made the clarification amidst social media reports that the deal between the governor and the presidency include sharing of local government positions as well as those of Senate, House of Representatives and State Assembly between Osun Accord and the state APC in the forthcoming elections. The governor who reaffirmed his committment to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the negotiation for the resolution of the local government crisis targets protection of the interests of both the APC chairpersons and those of the elected PDP chairmen and councillors, affirming that reports of office sharing is "mere fabrication and fake news. “As the governor of all Osun indigenes and ...

The Osun State Government and the Presidency are reportedly working towards a negotiated settlement of the lingering local government crisis in the state, with a resolution expected before the 2027 general elections. The spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disclosed this during an appearance on the Frank Talk programme on Rave 91.7 FM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Rasheed said the governor and the Presidency were putting together a negotiating team to address the dispute surrounding local government administration in Osun State. He clarified, however, that he was not a member of the negotiating committee and was not familiar with the specific framework being considered to resolve the matter. According to him, the negotiation process is ongoing, and the parties involved are working towards finding a solution before the next general elections. Rasheed expressed optimism that the crisis would be resolved within the stated timeframe, urging resid...

●Promises Modernised Park System ●The New Law Includes Sustainable Transport Practices-Speaker Egbedun  OSOGBO - 05/10/2026 - Osunstate.gov.ng  Governor Ademola Adeleke today signed into law the Osun state park management bill recently passed by the Osun state House of Assembly, formally marking a new era in the Osun transport sector. At the signing ceremony which took place at the Government House, the governor commended the House of Assembly for its proactiveness and dynamism, calling the new law a major step towards modernising Osun transport system and creating a worthwhile experience for commuters and operators across the state. “I applaud the House Speaker and members of the House for always acting in the best interest of the state. I have gone through the bill as passed by the House and I am convinced that it is the best solution to the perennial crisis and challenges facing the Osun transportation park  system. “Having signed this bill into law, I assu...

Today 5th of October, I celebrate His Excellency, Prince Kola Adewusi, the Deputy Governor of Osun State, on the occasion of his birthday. Your unwavering loyalty, humility, dedication, and steadfast commitment to public service have remained a source of strength and a testament to your role as a dependable partner in the progress and success of the Imole Administration, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State. As you celebrate this special milestone, I pray that Almighty God grants you good health, abundant wisdom, greater accomplishments, and many more years of impactful service to humanity and our dear State. May your new age be filled with joy, peace, divine favour, and renewed strength for the journey ahead. Happy Birthday, Your Excellency! Signed: Her Excellency, Amb. Erelu Ngozi Abeni ADELEKE FEL. Nig. Book Of Records (NBR), FEL. CIML United Nations Peace Ambassador Erelu Asolude...

OSOGBO - 05/10/2026 - Osunstate.gov.ng Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has celebrated his Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, on his birthday, describing him as a trusted partner and the most loyal deputy Governor. “We have in my Deputy a personification of loyalty to the state and the joint ticket; I call him the most loyal deputy governor because of his maturity, deep team spirit and very supportive policy advisory roles on critical matters. “We have been through thick and thin together with an incredible level of unity and output. Our partnership has served the state and our people well. We have jointly delivered to our people under the most difficult of circumstances. His birthday is therefore a celebration of excellence in brotherhood for public good”, the governor noted. He noted further that Prince Adewusi is dependable, reliable and deeply committed to the success of the team, positing that the Ile-Ife Prince stands out as an epitome of brilliance in...

Osun State Government has set up a Special Task Force on Environmental sanitation aimed at strengthening the enforcement of environmental laws so as to sustain a clean, healthy and habitable environment throughout the state. The Task Force is to be chaired by the state Head Of Service, Mr Samuel Ayanleye Aina and deputised by the Hon. Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Hon Mayowa Adejoorin. The core mandate of the taskforce according to a statement issued by the state commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, is to tackle environmental infractions throughout Osun state particularly indiscriminate waste disposals in drains and roadsides as well as other places that have the potential of constituting environmental nuisances. The state government particularly viewed with great concern and accordingly flayed the indiscriminate manner with which people litter many places including road medians with dirts and debris of different kinds, ...