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Osun State ruling party, the Accord has queried the silence of Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressive Congress (APC) over the 30 questions posed to him by the state Government Media Centre, describing the attempt to evade the questions as both  “a confession of guilt and acceptance of defeat” In a statement issued on Friday morning, the party harshly criticised Mr Oyebamiji for dogding his past and his records of state service documented in government archives, declaring that “any candidate dogding serious questions about his service records is not fit to govern Osun state. “The AMBO Media asked Governor Adeleke 18 questions. Verifiable answers were provided within hours. The Government Media Centre then raised 30 questions, 72 hours have passed and Mr Oyebamiji is still silent. “Our governorship candidate, Governor Adeleke has also reeled out more than 30 achievements in various sectors of the state economy. Our upgraded Five Point Agenda was also released by Mr Governo...

I was honoured at the United Nations Women Foundation Summit and Award Ceremony in commemoration of International Women's Day  CSW70, 2026, held at the Drew Centre, New York City, United States. I received the Noble Handshake Award in recognition of my outstanding humanitarian services as the Mother of Osun State and Founder of the Esther Adeleke Humanitarian Foundation, for a job well done for humanity and for advancing women’s influence across the globe. This honour was received alongside several distinguished international honorees, including Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim; Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Tolani Alli of the World Bank, Kingsley Ighobor of the United Nations; Amara Sheikh Mohammed, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the United States, and Padmini Murthy of the American Medical Women’s Association, and a host of others. This recognition further strengthens my commitment to con...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has again demonstrated commitment to workers’ welfare by approving the conduct of the 2026 staff promotion exercises across the entire public service of the state. Accordingly, the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina has directed the immediate commencement of the exercise by the affected agencies of government across the state. The Head of Service recalled that, immediately the governor came on board in November 2022, he cleared the arrears of promotion on ground, including their cash backing, thereby restoring the lost confidence of public servants in the bureaucratic system. He further emphasised that since 2023, promotion of workers and other allied establishments matters have continued unabated as at when due with  financial backing.  For smooth conduct of the exercises, he further directed those in charge of the exercises to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all necessary actions are taken promptly to ensure hitch free exercise...

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has declared that his administration’s record of performance and fulfilment of electoral promises justifies a second term in office. The Governor made the declaration while hosting a delegation of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS), Osun State Council, during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Osogbo. The delegation was led by the National Vice President of the society, Asiwaju Justice Adeigbe (Rtd), alongside the Chairman of the Osun State chapter, Chief Daud Oladapo.  Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the State Secretary of the society, Dr Afeez Akande, praised the Governor’s performance and pledged the support of the organisation for the continuity of the administration. “We have been following what you are doing and your track records. You are wonderful and you are marvellous in our eyes. The monumental works you have been doing in Osun make it look like we have never had a Governor li...

I wish to formally inform the good people of Oriade Local Government, political associates, supporters, and the general public that I have officially resigned my membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Accord Party, the new progressive platform committed to genuine democracy and people‑centered governance. This decision follows a long period of reflection and consultation. The APC, under its present leadership, has derailed from democratic values and embraced anti‑people tendencies that undermine the collective interest of party members. The party has been hijacked by a few individuals who have pocketed its structure for selfish reasons, leaving millions of loyal and innocent members neglected. Despite repeated efforts to engage the leadership at all levels for reforms, every attempt was met with resistance and disregard. As someone who served the people of Oriade as Local Government Chairman for five impactful years delivering landmark achievements...

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state deserves re-election as a performing governor of Osun state due to 20 cogent reasons which are validated by stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally. In a detailed response to recent opposition claims and postulations, Spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed posited that aside the 20 reasons to be listed, the governor adheres to procurement regulations in project execution, enforces equitable spread in infrastructure allocation, sticks to the rule of law in governance crisis, implements merit based pre-election teachers’ recruitment despite financial constraints and ensures judicious handling of state finance through verifiable projects and programmes. “The statement from Osun APC is a manifestation of its depressive political quagmire due to deepening rejection by the people and the daily entrenchment of Accord as a vehicle of choice among Osun people. Its governorship candidate has become a laughing stock goi...