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Governor Ademola Adeleke today visited the family of late Ezekiel Olapade who was killed on Sunday by APC thugs in branded Ambo bus, warning that Osun is not scared of APC brigandry and violence. The governor accompanied by top government officials wept alongside the family of the victims, declaring that “Osun APC and its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, cannot kill their way into governorship.  Expressing anguish and sorrow over a life cut shot for political reasons, the governor affirmed that Osun people cannot be cowed by gunshots and declared that “we are not afraid as we remain resolute in our re-election bid. “We are a courageous people; we cannot be silenced. We hold our heads high as we seek the support of our people. “I wonder who is behind APC strategy. You are attacking and maiming people you are seeking to govern. How is that a way to secure power? “You killed the innocents whose votes you need. They are attacking the people thi...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the paramount ruler of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, on the auspicious occasion of his 59th birthday, celebrating him as a monarch who exemplifies the heart, excellent and commitment to progress of his people. Governor Adeleke hails Oba Akanbi's ferocious promotion of the Yoruba identity and stubborn optimism in a prosperous Nigeria, noting that his unflinching courage and dazzling brilliance has not only spotlighted Iwoland positively but has also attracted opportunities for the town and subjects.  The Governor recognises Kabiyesi's steady work of harnessing interests and mobilising the abundance of human capitals in his domain towards peace, harmony and development of the ancient town, pointing out that the extraordinary reign of the Oluwo has brought about the first federal institution and the first-ever dual carriageway in Iwoland. "I hea...

Our attention has been drawn to an evil political meeting held at the residence of Chief Bisi Akande by chieftains of the Osun state All Progressives Congress(APC). We note all the details and we conclude that the Osun APC has finally conceded defeat ahead of the August 15th polls. We are firstly disappointed that the calibre of people gathered at the said meeting could descend as low as to contemplate political killings of prominent Accord leaders as well as other illegal and unconstitutional actions towards compromising the August elections. This development is a reprehensible descent into political perdition which has further reinforced the imminent defeat of Bola Oyebamiji on August 15th. Now that the Osun APC has openly accepted defeat, we call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ignore and reject the failed plans of the Osun APC. We call the attention of Mr President to the genesis of current development which stemmed from Oyetola/Oyebamiji’s lack of capacity both in go...

The Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has dismissed the allegation of violence raised against the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, as a conjecture and a desperate attempt to distract attentions from the campaign of terror the Osun state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is waging on Osun people, declaring that Alhaji Akinleye is a man of peace who abhors violence in any form. It is quite distasteful that the Osun APC is employing crooked means to target a good man with outright lies so as to impugn his character in the estimation of unsuspecting public.  Alhaji Akinleye is a politician well respected in the society for his peaceful disposition to pursuing political objectives. If there is anyone or group  who trades in violence to silence opponent, it is no other but the Osun APC, and it is quite unfortunate that the party will be so brazen to identify with Arabambi, a notorious thug who is suspecte...

Great people of Osun state, Leaders and members of our great party, the Accord, I am elated to address you today. We are launching a divine journey to victory. You have come out to the freedom park; you defy anti- democratic elements. I congratulate you all for this massive show of love for me, our government and our party. Let me start by assuring you all - Accord will be on the ballot ; your votes will count ; and I will be re-elected as your governor on August 15th. All lawful means are being deployed to sustain and retain our rights to vote and be voted for. We will not bow to dark forces; we remain courageous and we shall again be victorious by the special grace of God. I charge you to hold your head high. There should be no dull moment. From this assembly for democracy, the light of good governance must continue to spread to all corners of Osun state.  Go out to all voting units, mobilise for the Accord. Our party remains a duly registered ...

Osun chapter of the Accord has reaffirmed the legality of the party and declared that the flag off of its governorship campaign slated for tomorrow is going ahead as planned. Reacting to subtle threats from some APC operatives, the state chairman affirmed that any attempt to disrupt or stop the rally will be resisted, calling on party members to troop out en masse for the ground breaking event. The party chairman said the court judgement was a directive issued to the electoral body which cannot be implemented because of its open illegality against the spirit and letters of the constitution. “ Aside from ongoing action by parties injured by the judgement, INEC will need to restore the integrity of the electoral process by appealing the ruling and by refusing to comply with an illegal order”, the statement noted. He stated that Accord remained a legally registered political party under the law, warning Osun APC to beware of actions and activities that can jeopardi...