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In recent time, opposition elements in Osun state, especially of the All Progressives Congress (APC) extraction, have made it a habit to push a wrong impression of profligacy on Governor Ademola Adeleke. A recent example was an article by one Adebayo Adedeji, which attempted to stuck imaginary sense of financial recklessness on Governor Adeleke, conjuring numbers to sell his disjointed narrative. At the heart of Adedeji's mischief lies a claim that N44.6 billion was spent on maintaining the governor and his associates in two years. While that claim has no basis in facts, it is important to highlight Adedeji's penchant for falsehood to drive political agenda, against verifiable evidences. By the record, the expenditure for the Governor's Office, which I must stress for the umpteenth time, extends beyond Mr. Governor for the 2023 fiscal year, was N15.925 billion.  This amount includes, but not limited to capital expenditure incurred on the renovation of government...

  The Osun State Executive Council has approved the appointment of Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi, a United Kingdom based IT engineer as the Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle in Obokun local government of Osun state. The new king who studied Office and Information Management at Lead City University Ibadan, Nigeria before his sojourn abroad, is an entrepreneur and business owner who invested in the hospitality and the agricultural industry. Other approved new kings are Prince Emmanuel Adesokan Ayoola as the Oluwaro of Iwaro in Ife North Local Government Area and  Prince Kazeem Deji Ogungbe as Oniwata of Iwata in Irewole Local Government. The Council further approves the elevation of Baale Owajigbo of Ejigbo-Orangun; Baale Owamagbon of Ila, Baale Owafaye of Obalogbo-Ila (Ila Traditional Council); Baale Osi Okero-Ife, Baale Mayowa Ifegunle-Ife; Olu of Apatalami-Ife; Baale Ayede Temidire Town; Baale Akingbade of Ayetutu Ipoye-Ife (Ife Traditional Council). Other elevations inclu...

A few days ago, a social commentator, Mewolaka, stirred a big political debate in Osun state, when she swerved from her known political trajectory by acknowledging the exceptional performance of Governor Ademola Adeleke in office. She was clearly not a fan of the governor but was captivated by his deliveries in office in two years that she bluntly asserted that "forget about dancing and grammar, the man performed beyond my expectations." This was unusual and the strength of her truth unsettles those who cannot handle it. The new standing of Mewolaka, who was opposed to the election of Governor Adeleke in 2022, is grounded not in sentiment but in the tangible deliveries of the governor in two years. Her emphasis was on meeting the people's need, which she vigorously concede that Governor Adeleke has done incredibly well. Although, what she said was nothing out of the ordinary but coming from someone who had before doubted the capacity of Governor Adeleke to del...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has eulogized the First Executive Governor of the state, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke as torchbearer for impactful leadership, noting that his 70th birthday posthumously is a solemn reminder of the life of service that defined him. Governor Adeleke who acknowledged Senator Isiaka Adeleke as a mentor and benefactor, said the late politician has been a great guide in his life trajectory, influencing his passion for service and positively impacting lives. The Governor notes that the late Serubawon is more than a brother to him, but a legend who lived for the people and left a legacy of good governance, hailing him for inspiring a generation of young people to pursue life aspirations and make meaning of their lives. "On this day, I honour the life of an exceptional human that blessed our lives more than we can ever imagine, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, as he marks 70th birthday posthumously. As the First ...

Hack writers are appearing on the stage to test water and to project possibility of a change of guard at Abere in 2026. The strange thing is that the logic of their write up is weak even as they fail to address the lack of electable aspirants within the fold of the APC. Below are the seven reasons why Osun APC cannot beat Governor Adeleke in 2026: 1. Strong united front within the state PDP:  The state PDP is united from local to state level in its resolve to back Governor Adeleke for a second term. The Senator representing Osun East and key leaders from the zone have backed the incumbent for its numerous developmental delivery for Ijeshaland. The case of Hon Wole Oke is a local question. His people said No to his bid for a seventh term as House of Representatives member. In what way does that affect Governor Adeleke? For Osun West, the Governor has a solid home base in both Ede and Iwo alongside such towns as Ejigbo, Ikire, Gbongan, Odeomu among others. For Osun centra...

Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has declared the opposition party APC in Osun State as unelectable, as the struggle to find a credible candidate within the APC intensifies. He also dismissed as “fake news from the out of hell”, reports that Governor Adeleke has made several attempts to join the opposition party.  “The report reflects the depth of unelectability of the APC in the 2026 guber election as the opposition is at a crossroad over acute short supply of electable aspirants. The opposition has noticed the futility of fielding the former Governor, confused over the cantankerous nature of Senator Ajibola Bashiru and in disarray over the featherweight, Oyebamiji from Ikirre whose traditional leaders have endorsed a second term bid for Governor Adeleke. “By the fake reports, the opposition is indirectly preparing for the possibility and eventuality of a second term win for the State Governor. The ‘Imole’ winning signal must have become...

 Leading media outlet, Nigerian NewsDirect has selected Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke as the Governor of the Year for his achievements in Wealth Creation and Capacity Building.  The prestigious award which was presented to awardees at the 14th Anniversary and Awards ceremony of NewsDirect, honoured private and public sector achievers who have demonstrated exemplary leadership. The Anniversary Committee and Editorial board of Nigerian NewsDirect in its communication to the Governor noted that the Governor was accorded the honour for his strides in rejigging the state's cooperative economy to ensure wealth is distributed across board. The newspaper also praised the Governor for prioritizing capacity building through various educational and skill empowerment programmes. "Your achievements in creating wealth despite the odds that are not always in favour of Nigerians and your commitment to capacity building demonstrates your resilience in achieving economic...