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Why APC Lost Osun: MOR Lists 13 Reasons, Says Adeleke Holds Key to 2027

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The All Progressives Congress lost the last Osun State governorship election because it became disconnected from the grassroots, suffered internal divisions and alienated voters through its campaign approach, the Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has said. Rasheed spoke on Thursday during a virtual town hall organised under the Nigeria Leadership Series by the Africa Leadership Group and hosted by Pastor Ituah Ighodalo. The programme, titled “Osun State Election: Implications for 2027,” featured an APC chieftain, Abbas Farouq, Esq., Managing Partner of Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co., among the speakers. Farouq, while commenting on the election, said Adeleke clearly deserved his re-election. “Only someone who doesn't have the fear of God will say that Governor Adeleke did not deserve to win his re-election,” Farouq said. But Rasheed offered a broader explanation for the APC defeat, pointing to what he described as the party’s failure to maint...
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Conflict of Interest? Rep Taofeek Ajilesoro’s Company Handling His Own Constituency Projects

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By Sodeeq Atanda   Perinni & Co International Ltd, a real estate and consulting services company registered in Lagos State, has been executing federal projects in the Ife Central/Ife North/Ife South/Ife East Federal Constituency of Osun State that Taofeek Abimbola Ajilesoro represents. Interestingly, ownership and control of the company is linked with Ajilesoro and two other individuals, according to the data retrieved from NG.Checks, a platform which gathers information about Nigerian companies from public records and sources. Currently in the twilight of his second term, Ajilesoro was elected as a member of the House of Representatives in 2019 and 2023 as a candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He’s set to contest in the 2027 general election for a third term. Ajilesoro’s company was registered at Block 78, Plot 6E, Aderinle Banjo Avenue, Magodo GRA, Lagos State on February 27, 2014, with registration number 1174248. Other registered directors of the compan...
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Terror Threats: Osun Govt Approves Establishment of Joint Security Task Force

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● Reassures Public of Safety   Following  the recent security alerts, the Osun State Government has approved the establishment of a Joint Security Taskforce to strengthen security response and alert to threats to lives and properties in the state. To ensure smooth take off of the JTF, the state government declared its readiness to provide all necessary logistics that will strengthen the protection of lives and property of the people throughout Osun State . The decision was adopted at the State Security Council meeting convened yesterday by Governor Ademola Adeleke and presided over by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi with the new Commissioner of Police personally in attendance alongside other security Commanders. The Deputy Governor while opening the meeting conveyed the best wishes of the state Governor to the service commanders and lauded their steadfastness during recent security challenges and tasked them not to relent in the face of fresh security thre...
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Senator Omisore is a Great Icon of Osun State- Governor Adeleke

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has felicitated with former Deputy Governor and former Senator, Otunba Christopher Iyiola Ajani Omisore, on his 69th birthday. Governor Adeleke said Otunba Omisore has made notable contributions to the development of Osun through his professional career, public service and political engagement. He further celebrated the traditional stature of the Ile-Ife-born elder, who is Apesin Oodua of the Source, High Chief Lisa of Osogbo, Basorun of Ijesa Land and Otunba of Ipetumodu, among other traditional titles. “Today, I celebrate Otunba Omisore as a brother and a distinguished son of Osun. I wish him many more years of meaningful impact,” the Governor said. “Through every stage of his remarkable journey, whether as an Engineer, Deputy Governor, Senator, traditional leader, or community builder, he has consistently demonstrated uncommon courage, wisdom, and an enduring commitment to the progress of our peop...
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State Security : Governor Adeleke Tasks Osun Residents on Alertness and Threats Reporting

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Governor Ademola Adeleke has tasked Osun residents to report any suspicious movements or individuals in their areas or neighbourhood to security agencies without any delay. The governor who made the appeal in response to reported planned terrorist attacks on places of worship in Osun state called on the members of the public to alert security agencies if they notice an influx of strange faces especially across the border communities. We must provide the police and other security agencies with intelligence reports, with noticeable threats, in our communities. As we are aware of alleged plots to attack our places of worship, we must become extra vigilant. Report anything unusual without any delay. I commend the Department of State Service (DSS) for taking proactive measures to counter the threats. I charge other security agencies to review the situation and develop an action plan to strengthen security of lives and properties. I will soon convey the State Security Council mee...
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Governor Adeleke Jets out on Vacation, Orders Probe into Koka Obaship Dispute

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Governor Ademola Adeleke today left the country for vacation in Europe even as he ordered a probe into the emerging dispute over the kingship of Koka town in Obokun Local Government. The governor who will also embark on medicals as part of the vacation is headed to the United Kingdom and other destinations to be announced later. “I am taking a short break to refresh and get further prepared to serve the good people of Osun state”, the governor stated while taking off at the Lagos airport. He however directed the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to probe the circumstances surrounding the reported appointment of another king for Koka Ilase, leading to alleged two kings in the same town. The ministry was instructed to review the situation and enforce due process of the law in respect of the chieftaincy law and tradition. “I read of another King appointed outside the one on the stool. The ministry is hereby directed to look into the dispute and issue a repor...
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Osun Assembly Passes UNIOSUN Amendment Bill, Awaits Governor Adeleke’s Assent

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‎ ‎By Adekunle Amusan ‎ ‎The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun *"State University Establishment Amendment Bill 2026"* for third reading, paving the way for its transmission to Governor Ademola Adeleke for assent. ‎ ‎The Bill was passed on Thursday, September 3, 2026, during plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, following the consideration and amendment of its provisions. ‎ ‎The sitting commenced with the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings of the previous sitting. The motion for adoption was moved by the Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Adekunle Emmanuel, representing Irepodun/Ilobu State Constituency, and seconded by Hon. Olawale Oladipupo Akerele, representing Ilesa West State Constituency. ‎ ‎The business of the day subsequently commenced with a motion moved by Hon. Adekunle Emmanuel and seconded by Hon. Sikiru Akinloyè Bajepade, representing Ila State Constituency. ‎ ‎During the Committee of the Whole, lawmak...
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