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With heartfelt joy, I extend my warmest congratulations to my beloved Mummy on this well-deserved Chieftaincy title. It is a significant and noble recognition of your unwavering commitment, visionary leadership, and tireless service to the good people of Osun State and humanity at large. This honour is not only a personal milestone but a beacon of hope and inspiration to many. May your reign as the Yeye Atunluse of Ido-Osun, Alayemore Kingdom be marked by enduring peace, meaningful progress, and lasting unity. Signed, Her Excellency, Amb. Erelu Ngozi Abeni ADELEKE CIML, United Nations Peace Ambassador, Erelu Asoludero of Erinmo Kingdom, Founder, Esther Adeleke Humanitarian Foundation, Wife of the governor of Osun State. Sunday 25th May, 2025.

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated a former Governor in the state, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, applauding his life of service and impacts. Governor Adeleke salutes Ogbeni Aregbesola's courage and conviction, which stands him out as a politician with a difference, acknowledging his pronounced contributions to the progress that Osun state has made so far. The Governor commends the ex-Interior Minister for giving a good account of himself in the various public offices entrusted him by offering impactful service deliveries, praising the celebrant's cherished history of dedicated services to Osun state and Nigeria as a whole as Governor and Minister respectively.  "I celebrate my dear Egbon, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, as he marks his 68th birthday today. Ogbeni Aregbesola is a man endowed with an incredible sense of purpose, utilising his God-given knowledge and energy to ini...

Governor Ademola Adeleke and top dignitaries today eulogised the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the Osun state Governor listed the achievements of his administration across Ijeshaland. Addressing the coronation ceremony at the Owa palace, Governor Adeleke who described the new monarch as an iconic Nigerian and  one of Ijesa finest leader started by remembering the late Owa Adimula, Dr Adekunle Aromolaran. “I will start by paying glowing tribute to the memory of the late Owa Obokun, Dr Adekunle Aromolaran. The late Monarch was a father figure, a top scholar and a sound businessman. Late Owa is the builder of modern Ijesha land. “The successor of the late Owa, the new Owa Adimula is a gentleman with loyalty and patriotism as his trademarks.  “As the Deputy Governor to my late brother, the first Executive Governor of Osun State, late Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, our new Owa Adimula demonstra...

Governor Ademola Adeleke is almost completing the rehabilitation of 11 out of 22 Personnel Armoured Careers (PACs) acquired by former Governor Rauf Aregbesola and abandoned for four years by former government of Mr Gboyega Oyetola. The governor, worried by the abandonment of the PACs which are rusting away directed rehabilitation in batches with the first 11 carriers now nearing the final stage of rehabilitation. On the carriers are boldly written “rehabilitated by Governor Ademola Adeleke” with the Governor waiting to launch the second phase immediately after the final rehabilitation and upgrade of the first 11. “In line with my vow never to abandon any inherited projects, I have approved the rehabilitation of the Armoured Personnel Carriers in phases. This will strengthen state security and surveillance. “We are interested in politics without bitterness. Our goal is to develop Osun and never allow any state assets to waste away”, the Governor was quoted as sa...

By Comrade Samakin  Osun State has long held a strategic place in Nigeria’s political landscape. Its electoral outcomes often attract national attention, largely due to the high-stakes nature of its politics and the caliber of actors involved. As the 2026 governorship election approaches, Osun once again stands at a historic crossroads; a chance to consolidate progress or risk a return to regressive leadership. At present, no opposition figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged with the credibility or political strength to challenge the immense popularity of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. His political trajectory has been one of consistent victories, beginning with the 2017 Osun West Senatorial by-election. Even in 2018, Governor Adeleke won the governorship election, but APC used abracadabra to overturned the process in favor of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola. However, justice prevailed in 2022, when Adeleke returned with a resounding v...

The second Edition of Fidelity Foodbank in collaboration with Esther Adeleke Humanitarian Foundation, held at the Modakeke Civic Centre , took another bold step towards eradicating hunger in Osun State by successfully distributed food items to over 2,500 vulnerable individuals across the Ile-Ife and Modakeke areas. The crowd was overwhelming, to the glory of God, no casualty was recorded. The event marked yet another significant milestone in our collective efforts to combat food insecurity within the state. The distribution exercise was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including His Excellency Governor Ademola Adeleke, who was ably represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Hon. Dipo Eluwole.  I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the management and dedicated staff of Fidelity Bank for their invaluable partnership in making this initiative a resounding success. I am equally grateful to the Ogunsua of Modakeke, His Royal Majesty Oba Joseph T...

President Bola Tinubu extends warm felicitations to the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his 65th birthday on May 13. The President notes that the Peoples Democratic Party governor has created a niche for himself as a politician of reckoning not only in Osun State but also across the country and beyond. Adeleke was first elected Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District in 2017, taking over from his late brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, before becoming governor in 2022. Commending Governor Adeleke, President Tinubu notes that he has proven to be pan-Nigerian in his way of life and governance philosophy, exemplified by his Yoruba and Igbo heritage. The President personally prays for more years, good health and God’s infinite mercies on Governor Adeleke, the Asiwaju of Edeland, his hometown. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information & Strategy) May 13, 2025

Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, commissioned three fire trucks his administration procured for the use of the Osun State Fire Service. Speaking at the Osun State Fire Service, Osogbo, Adeleke said he was deeply concerned by the bad state of the fire service facilities, hence, his commitment to strengthening fire safety and emergency response services in the state. According to him, “The last procurement of fire trucks had occurred over fourteen (14) years ago, a situation that was both alarming and unacceptable. I knew that immediate and strategic intervention was necessary. “Today, I am proud to announce that this administration has taken decisive steps to revive the Osun State Fire Service. We have so far procured seven (7) modern fire trucks and one (1) water tanker to significantly boost our emergency response capacity. “In addition, we have supplied essential firefighting equipment, including protective gears, to ensure our brave officer...

● I'm Fulfilling Electoral Promises - Governor Adeleke Governor Ademola Adeleke has achieved another milestone in fulfilling his electoral promises as Osun state is now ranked 7th in national examinations from its 33rd position in early 2022. Governor Adeleke had during the 2022 governorship campaign promised to take Osun to a single digit ranking in national examinations, a vow he is keeping with the new report titled  “Standard Educational Performance Ranking of States in 2024 SSCE” from the National Examinations Council (NECO). According to an internal release on the development from the Commissioner for Education, Hon Dipo Eluwole, the report confirmed Governor Adeleke's commitment to restoring Osun state education sector to its academic leadership that the state once occupied from its creation in 1991. For the records, Osun State was ranked number seven (7) out of thirty six (36) States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) coming behind Lagos, Ka...

● Governor Adeleke Approves Another N4b+ for Pensioners  OSOGBO - 01/05/2025 - Osunstate.gov.ng  The 2025 May Day rally in Osogbo turned into a massive second term endorsement for Governor Ademola Adeleke as workers in their hundreds in carnival like manners rented the arena with shout of “No vacancy till 2030” Led by the Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Arapaja and Chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Bimbo Fasasi, the labour unions announced their endorsement of the Governor, citing due consultations with labour rank and file and overwhelming positive performance of the governor. The labour leaders in their separate speeches listed several landmark achievements of Governor Adeleke in support of workers’ welfare to include the following: ●Prompt payment of full salary to date; ●Prompt payment of gratuities and pension to retirees; ●Continuous payment of outstanding salary arrears owed by the past administrati...