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OSOGBO — 18-08-2026 The Adeleke General Summit (AGS) has extended its warmest congratulations to His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, Executive Governor of Osun State, on his resounding victory at the polls, describing the renewed mandate as a historic affirmation of the people’s confidence in his leadership and a triumph of democracy. In a statement issued by the leadership of the Summit, AGS described the victory as a powerful demonstration of the people’s appreciation for the Governor’s commitment to good governance, grassroots development and people-oriented leadership. The Summit commended the good people of Osun State for standing firmly with democracy and for exercising their constitutional right to choose the leader they believe can best advance the interests of the state. According to AGS, the outcome of the election represents more than a political victory; it is a renewed vote of confidence in Governor Adeleke’s vision, leadership and develop...

By Comrade Abdul-Jeleel Samakin The people of Osun State are resolute, enlightened, and politically conscious. They understand the value of their votes and are fully aware of the democratic responsibility of choosing leaders with integrity, competence, and a genuine commitment to public service. No amount of intimidation or political manipulation can diminish that resolve. This is not the first election in Nigeria, and it certainly will not be the last. Those entrusted with the responsibility of conducting and securing this election must remember that reputations built over decades can be destroyed by a single act of compromise. Public institutions derive their legitimacy from the trust of the people, and that trust must not be sacrificed for partisan interests. The political tension witnessed across Osun State in recent months did not arise by accident. It is the product of calculated actions by the All Progressives Congress (APC), whose desperation has unnecessarily heate...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has charged Osun residents and voters to ignore threats from the Osun APC and troop out en masse to vote for his re-election on August 15th. Addressing a fully attended church service of the Winners Church at Osogbo this Sunday morning, the governor a ccused Marine Minister, Gboyega Oyetola; APC Candidate, Bola Oyebamiji; Senator Adenigba Fadahunsi and Hon. Wole Oke of unleashing violence on Osun people because the people have rejected them. “Because the people have rejected them, because voters have endorsed me, because defeat stared them in the face, they resorted to violence. We are not scared. Osun people are not afraid.  “August 15, Osun people will show agents of violence that we are not cowards. Our people's safety is guaranteed. Come out and vote. Punish those killing and maiming our people by voting against them on August 15th. “We are not scared of Osun APC. We have the capacities and the strengths. But we care ...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed to the Abdulsallam-led National Peace Committee to save Osun state from impending police-induced genocide ahead of Osun governorship elections. Addressing the peace forum chaired by former Chief of Army Staff, Martins Agwai in company of Bishop Kukah and Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the governor raised alarm about systematic plot to kill, maim and incarcerate Osun Accord leaders through an unholy alliance between Osun APC thugs and the state police command. Echoing the warning against political violence by the Ooni of Ife, Imperial Majesty Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and the electoral commission chairman, Prof Amupitan, Governor Adeleke decried current concerted push to eliminate Accord party leaders, urging “our peace leaders to stop a progression towards genocide. “I should have boycotted this peace meeting because of the violence unleashed on Osun State in the last few months, on the directive of Gboyega Oyetola. Howe...

By James Bamgbose It has been a while since I last dipped my pen into the ink of public commentary. This is not because there is nothing to write about. Far from it. Osun has never been short of events, political intrigues, governance conversations, controversies, and characters capable of keeping writers awake through the night. But sometimes, the loudest moments demand silence, not the silence of indifference, but that of careful observation. As Osun approaches the August 15 governorship election, I have chosen to watch closely, listen patiently, and examine the unfolding events deeply in our dear state. Beyond the noise of campaign rallies, the thunder of political promises and the daily exchange of accusations, there is a larger story begging to be told: the story of an administration that has governed through resistance, survived calculated political storms and continued to enjoy the affection of the people despite repeated attempts to weaken its foundation. This is th...

…Security agents to arrest anyone that violates the order.  The Osun State Security Council Meeting was held today, the meeting which was chaired by the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Exellency Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, was attended by the Police, both from the State Command and Zone 11, representatives of DSS, Army, Air Force Navy, Civil Defense, NDLEA, Immigration, Correctional Service, FRSC, NAPTIP,  WNSN -AMOTEKUN, the Deputy Governor, the COS, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and the Special Adviser on Security Matters.  After a thorough deliberation about the current security situation in Osun State and in order to bring sanity back to all the parks in the state, the Governor has directed the Police and other security agencies to put a stop to all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) forthwith in all our motor parks across the state. This order is putting a stop to collection of all levies i...