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The leadership of the Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun of hobnobbing with the opposition All Progressives Congress to assassinate the state governor, Ademola Adeleke amid the crisis surrounding control of local government areas in the state. Addresing a press conference at the PDP secretariat in Osogbo, the party chairman, Sunday Bisi, alleged that Egbetokun gave sacked local government chairmen under the platform of APC security cover to take control of councils, saying the development was part of the plot to “get rid” of Governor Adeleke. Bisi said, “As we are all aware, Osun State has has been thrown into the cloudy side of the news in recent days, no thanks to the surreptitious activities of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to destabilise the state with orchestrated violence obviously hatched in active connivance of his office and the opposition All Progressives Congress, ba...

  Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed Osun residents including politicians across political divides to stay away from the local government secretariats to protect public properties and avoid further bloodshed. In a reaction to the current illegal APC takeover bid of local governments in Osun state, the Governor affirmed that since the local government workers are on strike, only security agencies should be allowed to man the secretariats. “I therefore direct all law abiding Osun residents to stay away from the council secretariats especially as they are expected to be under lock and key. “I equally condole families of victims of the APC illegal takeover bid and chaos unleashed across the state by the APC and their hired thugs. PDP lost five members with several others wounded. Two of those members are from Iragbiji, Boripe local government. Another two were killed at Ola Oluwa Local government. Another one was lost at Ikire. We must stop the bloodshed”, the Governor l...

More facts have emerged from the meeting of Osun APC Elders Caucus held at the Iragbiji residence of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. Insiders at the meeting revealed that leaders were told why the party had to stick to its narrative on the appeal court ruling even when there is no evidence to back it up. At the closed door meeting, party chiefs had asked questions about the truth of the party's claim and the tension the issue is generating. A party chief who is a lawyer was reported to have told the meeting that the Akure judgement did not reinstate the sacked council chairmen and caution against likely negative consequences of sticking to false narratives. “He told the meeting that the entire judgement has nothing to back up the claim of the party. He actually called our attention to serious consequences on the party and even on the person of the party leader, Mr Oyetola. He went further to analyse the issues. “It was at that point that one of our leaders took the ...

The spiritual head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, Primate Elijah Ayodele has again declared that Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke will win the year 2026 governorship election. Primate Ayodele confirmed this in an empowerment programme organised by the Church in Lagos. At the programme, which has in attendance, Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo represented by his Chief of Staff; Senator Abiodun Olujimi from Ekiti State among others, the prophet  noted that according to the revelation shown to him by God, Governor Adeleke has been ordained to rule the state once again, no matter how the contest may be. He recalled that he met Governor Adeleke in the year 2017 and said to him that he would win the 2018 governorship election, but will never get to the seat, which according to him eventually came to pass. “Your Excellency, let me remind you. In 2018, you were in the Senate. I came to your house, a white-story building l...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has assured all stakeholders of non-interference in the forthcoming local government election slated for February 22nd, 2025, promising non-interference from the state government. The governor who hailed the peaceful campaigns by various political parties ahead of the elections urged candidates across the parties to sell their agenda to the voting public instead of resorting to violence or arm twisting. “As a government, we are committed to free and fair elections. We have followed the preparatory activities of the state electoral commission and we assure the public that we respect the independence of the commission to conduct credible elections.  “We are highly educated in Osun state. Our literacy level is at an all time high. This is not a state where residents can be lied to. They read and digest court rulings and political subjects without being hoodwinked. I urge our people to get prepared for February 22. It is an opportunity to vote for y...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has flagged off the remodelling of Osogbo stadium to a world class status even as he unveiled the sport sector agenda of his administration. The event which was held at the stadium also witnessed awards and presentation of cash gifts to accomplished sports men and women from Osun state. The governor who was accompanied by top government officials and leading figures from the sport sector, said this project is not mere  renovation but re-development and remodeling of the state sports stadium to attain global standard.  Assuring that his government has a big vision for Osun state with the best sporting facilities in the country, the Governor assured the public that “by the time we finish this development, the stadium will be a beautiful edifice to behold.  “Our dream is to build a stadium with capacity to host various sporting events such as the National sports Festival, National Youth Games and more importantly, ...

In the case of the Judgement delivered in the case filled by Action Peoples Party (APP) Vs APC and OSSIEC granted as of November 30, 2022 remain unchanged. And it's effective . Today's Appeal Court judgement has nothing to do with APP judgement. We in APP want to use this opportunity to urge the public to note that the APP judgement has no bearing on today's court decision and its validity remain unaffected. I would also like to address the false rumour circulating about Yes or No election candidates returning to office. Please be assured that there is no such order. Additionally, today's judgement has no impact on the upcoming local government election scheduled for February 22, 2025. This election is very important for development of our democracy. The election will proceed as planned and I want to encourage all eligible voters to get ready to perform their civic duty. Let us remain calm, focused, and committed to the democratic process. Avoid distraction ...

The attention of the Osun State Government has been drawn to the judgement of Court of Appeal, delivered today, Monday, 10th of February,2025 wherein the originating summons filed by the PDP to challenge the validity of the election held on 15th of October 2022 was dismissed on the ground that the notice of the election had not been published by OSSIEC before the suit was filed. The simple implication of today’s judgement is that the PDP never filed any case to challenge the validity of that election. However, there’s another suit filed by the Action Peoples Party (APP) against INEC, OSSIEC, APM Babarinde Nurudeen Idowu, APGA, APC and Prince Gboyega Famodum which challenged the validity of the local government election held on the 15th of October,2022. In its judgement in the Suit No FHC/OS/CS/103/22, the Federal High Court nullified the local govt election conducted by OSSIEC on 15th of Oct.2022 and made the following clear and positive consequential orders: The election i...

A former Osun State House of Assembly Speaker and prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ambassador Adejare Bello, has lauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for his development stride across the state. The immediate past Ambassador to Mexico made the commendation while featuring on Fresh FM’s socio-political program, Agbami Oselu, on Sunday. The two term former speaker of the state assembly insisted that he will not allow himself to be clouded with political differences from saying the truth over what the state governor, a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, member has done for the state. The Ede born grassroot politicians who contested and won four times into the state assembly stressed that the governor is doing well because of the large amount of allocation he is getting from the APC led federal government. According to Ambassador Bello, “Every places I have went including Ede and Osogbo where I live , Governor Adeleke is doing because the money he is receiving ...

No fewer than 452 people have died from boat mishaps across various waterways in Nigeria. From July to Dec. 2024 alone, incidents were recorded in Niger, Kwara, Kogi, and Bayelsa States. Over the years, boat mishaps have occurred with alarming regularity, each accompanied by tragic losses. According to the Marine Crafts Builders Association of Nigeria (MCBAN), Nigeria recorded over 3,000 boat accidents in just a decade. The country’s waterways are estimated to be about 10,000 km, with over 3,000 km of navigable waterways. These waterways connect the country with five neighbouring states and provide access to 28 of the 36 states in Nigeria. For many coastal communities surrounded by rivers, creeks, and other water bodies in Nigeria, boats are often the most viable means of transportation. Yet, these journeys are fraught with danger, as seen in the alarming frequency of boat mishaps claiming countless lives yearly. A breakdown of the data collected between July and December 2...

The embattled National Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) is economically ignorant and so cannot understand how local content in project implementation, youth agropreneurship and financial inclusion for local businesses  create direct and indirect jobs within the state economy. Bashiru's warped understanding of job creation is direct employment by the government. No wonder he was part of the failed government of yesterday where he among others misled their leadership to run the state aground. If Bashiru had asked from economists and those who keep statistics of state economic dynamics, if he is not becoming  desperate by the mass rejection of his guber candidature, he would have understood that the best way to create jobs and solve state unemployment crisis is not direct employments but the creation of enabling environment and implementation of state policies such as access to financing for business, local content with direct labour focus and implement...

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Babatunde Adeola Afolabi has been conferred with the "Transparency Africa Honour" award by the Transparency Africa The award ceremony which took place at the UTH main complex on Thursday, mark a significant recognition of Dr. Afolabi's sustained dedication to transparency, which has contributed to the effective running of the tertiary medical facility in Osun state. In a remark read the event, the Executive Secretary of Transparency Africa, Ambassador Affikunto said the award is a celebration of Dr. Afolabi's commitment to transparency and accountability, adding that the organisation took into considerations the seasoned medical practitioner records to arrive at his choice for the award. Ambassador Affikunto who noted that the organisation honours leaders who are credible and honest in their activities and businesses, pointed out that Dr. Afolabi is a distingui...

In a massive push for youth employment and engagement, Governor Ademola Adeleke has inaugurated and inducted 10, 000 youth into the Imole Youth Corps. At a grand ceremony held at the Freedom Park, Osogbo, the State Governor said  the occasion is “a major highlight of his administration’s push to address youth joblessness alongside other indirect steps to engage the youth across the sectors” Addressing the members of the  Imole youth corps clad in their uniforms, the Governor described the programme as “a transitional arrangement designed to provide opportunities for our youth” from all walks of life. “Today's gathering is a continuation of our efforts to provide job opportunities for our teaming youth. Ten thousand youths spread across the 332 political wards are engaged to provide services in the area of health, security, environment and education”, the Governor noted, assuring that "the newly enrolled Imole Youth Corps members are to be tr...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of those behind the deadly attacks on Ido Ayegunle community no matter their status in the society. Reacting to the attacks which claimed lives and properties in the town, the state governor expressed shock at the daring attacks, commending the security agencies for nabbing and detaining many of the attackers and calling for further arrests of sponsors of the evil incident. In the statement which denied any breach of due process in the appointment of new Olojudo as an elevated part two Oba since 2014, the State Governor commended the security agencies for promptly putting down the unrest, vowing to ensure that promoters of violence face the full wrath of the law. The Governor further directed the Commissioner of Police to spread the net of investigation to remote sponsors of the attacks even as he commiserates with victims of the attacks amongst local residents and security operatives. “I call on resi...