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● Says “We Hand over Those Tormenting Osun People to God” Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has restated the determination of his administration to complete all major ongoing projects across all major towns in Osun state, declaring that “those who plotted to derail our government have failed” Addressing the State Executive Council meeting on Thursday evening, the governor reviewed the state of governance and declared that the implementation of the five point agenda has recorded appreciable achievements across the sectors, affirming that “our team has succeeded where our detractors failed. “They plotted but our God plotted for us. They were surprised that we survived the siege they laid on our government and people of Osun state. They are still in shock that our government is still standing by now. “We have nothing, no power other than the creator of heaven and earth as well as the good people of Osun who gave us a mandate to develop the state. Before God and man, we ar...

The Adeleke General Summit, under the leadership of the Adeleke Dynasty, warmly celebrates the Coordinator of the Summit and Chairman of Ilesa West Local Government, Hon. Oladiti Adebanjo Aluko, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary. Hon. Oladiti Adebanjo Aluko has positively impacted countless lives within his local government and beyond his community. His humility, generosity, and goodwill distinguish him as a leader of exceptional character and compassion. In a statement issued by the State Secretary, Comrade Samakin Abduljeleel Abiodun, Hon. Aluko was described as a true democrat and a selfless leader who prioritizes the welfare and interests of the people. The entire Adeleke General Summit family in Osun State, working under the leadership of the Adeleke Dynasty, proudly celebrates a man of integrity who has devoted his time and energy to serving others. We honor a proactive leader who is always ready to listen, engage, and provide solutions to the challenge...

The Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke has challenged Sally Tibbot and her lead Counsel, Jiti Ogunye to submit their evidence and proofs to the anti-graft agencies instead of spewing falsehood and lies across media stations against top functionaries of the Osun state government. Responding to the latest interview of the controversial payroll consultant, the spokesperson said the matter is under investigation by the anti - graft agencies, wondering why the consultant and her counsel embarked on a media trial through TVC which has refused to grant the state government a right of reply. Condemning the consultant's regular attacks on the Chief of Staff, the Spokesperson defended the role of the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Kazeem Akinleye as a strong buffer against a near successful attempt to defraud Osun state “ We again alert the public of deliberate falsehood and character assassination being pursued by the executive vice Chairman of Sally Tibbot firm. Her ...

Management Osun State University (UNIOSUN) have rejected the classification of 250 of its staff members, including the Vice-Chancellor, as “ghost workers” in the 2023 Osun State personnel verification exercise conducted by Sally Tibbot Consulting, describing the report as unprofessional, subjective, and malicious. Addressing journalists at a press conference held at the Vice-Chancellor’s office on Saturday, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye said the institution would pursue all lawful avenues, including possible legal action, if a formal apology is not issued by the consulting firm. The Vice-Chancellor stated that the May/June 2023 statewide audit exercise wrongly listed 250 legitimate university employees as ghost workers despite their physical presence and compliance during the verification process. He described the classification as “psychologically disturbing” and an affront to the integrity of the institution. On behalf of the authorities of the Osun State University,...

By Comrade Abdul-Jeleel Samakin, a Financial Analyst The audit report on Osun State covering the period 2018–2022, prepared by Sally Tibbot Consult, has generated significant public concern and professional debate. This matter transcends political considerations; it raises weighty regulatory and ethical questions that demand thorough and impartial scrutiny by the appropriate financial and auditing authorities. As the issue is whether the report complied with established accounting standards and whether it truly reflected a fair and accurate representation of the payroll and financial records it purported to examine. An audit, by definition, is an independent examination of financial statements conducted to enable the auditor express an opinion on whether those statements present a true and fair view in accordance with an applicable financial reporting framework, such as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The strength and credibility of any audit depend ...

● If There is a fraud , it is That of Governor Oyetola's administration  ● Gov Adeleke Had Since Welcomed EFCC /ICPC Probe of the Audit Report ● Audit Firm Inflated Alleged Ghost Workers to Earn Huge Payments, since payment was based on percentage.  Sally Tibbot refusal of invitation to participate in the Review Committee set up to resolve the crisis around it's report is suspicious,  ● Sally Tibbot's Integrated Payroll Was Rejected Because it was Untested, un-validated  ● Myself and Most Lecturers were declared Ghost Workers —Uniosun VC ● 5000 Workers’ Salary in a Single Account is a Concotion by the Consultant  OSOGBO - 20/02/2026 - Osunstate.gov.ng  The government of Osun state has again strongly refuted allegations of N13 billion payroll scam by Sally Tibbot limited, describing the renewal of the allegation as an APC sponsored fake news. The government insisted that there was no N13 billion naira payroll fraud as verification of the controve...

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reduced public servants work hours for the Ramadan and Lent period. Announcing the approval, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke stated that the adjustment is intended to support workers during the fasting season. The Governor further explained that the new schedule will take effect from Thursday, February 19, 2026. As contained in a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, dated February 19, 2026, titled “Closure of Work During Ramadan and Lent Fasting Periods,” the directive reads: “As part of the welfare packages of the State Government for it's workforce, the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Sen.(Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has graciously approved that Public Servants should close work by 2pm from Mondays to Thursdays, and 1pm on Fridays, during the ongoing Ramadan and Lent seasons only.” “This gesture of the Governor is to enable Public Servants have ...

By Wakeel Abdulahi The inclusion of Governor Ademola Adeleke on the list of candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2026 governorship election is more than ink drying on official paper; it is a drumbeat echoing across the hills and valleys of Osun State. What may appear as a routine announcement in bureaucratic language feels like the turning of a new page in a story still being written and a reaffirmation that the journey continues. Adeleke’s journey in Osun politics has been marked by a deep-rooted connection with grassroots constituencies. His emergence once again as a candidate underscores both his staying power and the enduring appeal of his people-centered governance style. In a political environment often characterised by shifting alliances and intense competition, Adeleke’s presence on the ballot signals stability and readiness to continue the work his administration began. Over the course of his tenure, Adeleke has placed infra...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described justice as the foundation for a safe and prosperous society, calling on politicians in the state and beyond to eschew politics of bitterness and embrace acts that will serve the interest of the people, not punish them. Governor Adeleke said this in a message to congratulate Muslim Ummah on the commencement of this year's Ramadan period, noting that the fasting period is a sacred time for devotion and renewal of faith. The Governor who admonished Muslim Ummah to observe the Holy month of Ramadan according to the dictate of Allah subhanawatahallah, reminded faithfuls of the message of personal self discipline, communion, and tolerance that the fasting period embodied. "I congratulate Muslims in the state and beyond for witnessing yet another Ramadan period. Ramadan offers a message of self-discipline and spiritual renewal. It is a season that reminds us of the values of patience and the essen...

●Why We Endorsed Gov Adeleke for 2nd Term - Osun State Cooperative Movement Governor Ademola Adeleke today spoke extensively on the shenanigans of opposition elements on the forthcoming Osun governorship elections, charging voters to resist election riggers and protect their votes at all cost. Addressing mammoth crowd of cooperative members who endorsed him for re-election at the Freedom Park, Osogbo today, the Governor berated the Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its anti-people record while in and out of power, urging the people to mobilise for voting and stand by their votes to ward off electoral bandits. “When they were in power, they misruled and misgoverned. We came in and implemented pro-people policies, programmes and projects. Now they are seeking to steal elections and force their ways into power. Resist them with your ballots. “Troop out to vote. If you see strangers in your polling units, cha...

●Why We Endorsed Gov Adeleke for 2nd Term - Osun State Cooperative Movement Governor Ademola Adeleke today spoke extensively on the shenanigans of opposition elements on the forthcoming Osun governorship elections, charging voters to resist election riggers and protect their votes at all cost. Addressing mammoth crowd of cooperative members who endorsed him for re-election at the Freedom Park, Osogbo today, the Governor berated the Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its anti-people record while in and out of power, urging the people to mobilise for voting and stand by their votes to ward off electoral bandits. “When they were in power, they misruled and misgoverned. We came in and implemented pro-people policies, programmes and projects. Now they are seeking to steal elections and force their ways into power. Resist them with your ballots. “Troop out to vote. If you see strangers in your polling units, challenge them....

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has called on the Canadian High Commission to join hands with his government for the drive to open new partnership between Nigerian and Canadian  subnational governments. The governor made the request today while hosting a delegation of the Canadian High Commission led by the Deputy High Commissioner, calling the initiative “a timely option in view of global economic realignment”. Accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye and the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, Governor Adeleke said “Osun state presents to Canada a test case for expansion of economic and trade relations. “I recognise the strong diplomatic and economic ties between Canada and Nigeria, built on shared democratic values and mutual respect. I am glad that we are jointly building on partnership to extend the Nigerian-Canadian trade pact to sub-national levels of both ...

By Comrade Abdul-Jeleel Samakin Abiodun The recent visit of the APC governorship candidate, Munirudeen Oyebamiji (popularly called AMUBO), to Iwo has generated intense political conversation across Osun State. For many residents, the outing did not project the depth, clarity, or policy direction expected from someone seeking to govern a state as strategic and politically conscious as Osun. At a time when Nigerians are battling inflation, unemployment, insecurity, and infrastructural decay, the people of Osun expect bold, measurable, and people-focused policy plans as we are witnessing under Governor Ademola Adeleke. Governance is not about symbolism; it is about solving real problems. It is therefore unsurprising that many citizens condemned the emphasis placed on reconstructing or renovating a mosque as part of a projected agenda of APC Governorship candidate. While religious institutions are important within communities, voters are increasingly asking: Is this the prior...

Only a failed party like the Osun state All Progressives Congress (APC) will deny Infrastructure growth at Ilesa, Ile Ife, Osogbo, Iwo, Ikirun,Ila and other major areas of Osun state, Spokesperson to the state governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has declared. Responding to Osun APC criticism of the Adeleke administration, the spokesperson said the APC is in political depression and embarrassment over passionate  accolades for the governor from several towns and villages over his commendable sense of equity and fairness in the design and implementation of integrated infrastructure projects across the state. “ The Obalufon of Ile Ife has just commended Governor Adeleke for the N14 billion naira flyover and dualisation projects at Ile Ife, praising the governor for rescuing the source of Yoruba race from global shame due to neglect, abandonment and maltreatment by previous governments. The Ile Ife people listed over 14 other roads executed by the Adeleke administration. “ The...

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on local and foreign investors to harness the State’s vast solid minerals potential, assuring them of policy stability, enhanced security and a significantly improved ease of doing business environment. The Governor made the call in Cape Town, South Africa, at a high-level dinner hosted by Romulus Mining on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba.  At the forum, Governor Adeleke outlined Osun State’s strategic roadmap to position mining as a key driver of economic diversification, job creation and sustainable internally generated revenue. Governor Adeleke disclosed that his administration has implemented far-reaching regulatory reforms to attract credible and long-term investors, noting that state-level permitting and approval processes have been streamlined, cutting timelines by over 50 per cent.  He added that comprehensive geological resource mapping has been completed, providing investo...

Certain legal rules are not disputable even in the worst of impunity. They have been tested up to the Supreme Court in several cases. According to Section 306 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Lay 2015, you cannot stay a criminal proceeding. In Nigeria, the principle that criminal cases should not be delayed or "stayed" for other proceedings is primarily governed by the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and the decisions of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.  Key aspects of this rule include: Abolition of Stay of Proceedings: Section 306 of the ACJA 2015 expressly prohibits applications for a stay of proceedings in criminal trials. This means a trial cannot be stopped just because a party has filed an interlocutory appeal on a specific point of law. Priority of Criminal Trials: Criminal proceedings generally take priority to ensure that the constitutional right to a trial within a reasonable time is upheld. Judicial Hardship on Delays: The Supr...

Former Secretary to the Osun State Government and frontline politician, Moshood Adeoti, has declared his support for the second-term ambition of Governor Ademola Adeleke and officially aligned with the Accord Party together with thousands of his supporters across Osun State. Adeoti’s declaration comes two months after he stepped back from active politics following the fallout within the Omoluabi/ADC political bloc.  His latest move signals a major return to the political scene with a new platform and renewed direction. The announcement was made at a large town hall meeting in Osogbo attended by Adeoti’s political structure and grassroots coordinators from across the state.  The gathering featured representatives from every polling unit and all 332 wards in Osun State, demonstrating the wide network and organized base behind the decision. Addressing the meeting, Adeoti stressed that the endorsement followed extensive consultations with his followers and stakeholders...