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  • Appeal Court didn’t reinstate sacked LG chairmen, councillors – Adeleke

    Appeal Court didn’t reinstate sacked LG chairmen, councillors – Adeleke

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun said that contrary to the interpretation in some quarters, the Court of Appeal has not reinstated the sacked local government chairmen and councillors in the state.

    Adeleke made the clarification while addressing a news conference on Sunday in Osogbo.

    The governor explained that the Monday’s judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure, was in a case filed by the opposition All Progressives Congress(APC) against an earlier verdict of the Federal High Court, Osogbo, over the 2022 local government election.

    He insisted that the council chairmen and councillors were sacked by the Federal High Court in Osogbo in two separate judgments.

    “Let me make it clear that the said council chairmen were sacked before I was sworn in as governor,” he disclosed.

    The, governor, however, said that the Court of Appeal judgment did not in anyway order the reinstatement of the sacked chairmen and councillors.

    “The general public is aware that there were two separate Federal High Court judgments on the local government election of 2022.

    “The first judgment was on the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which sacked the product of the 2022 polls.

    “The second judgment was in the suit filed by the Action People Party (APP), which also sacked the chairmen and councillors produced by the said 2022 Osun Local Government polls.

    “The APC appeal against the judgment obtained by the PDP was partially successful.

    “The said judgment was struck out based on the timing of filing, having been filed before the notice of election was published.

    “It needs to be emphasised that the judgment contains no consequential order(s).

    “The APC in its amended notice of appeal, asked the Court of Appeal to reinstate the sacked chairmen and councillors, but the Court of Appeal in its wisdom said it has become an academic exercise.

    “The request for the reinstatement of the chairmen and councillors was not granted.

    “However, the appeal by the APC against the APP judgment did not succeed at the Court of Appeal, which makes the judgment still subsisting and alive.

    “The Court of Appeal dismissed the APC appeal against the judgment obtained by the APP.

    “The only legal recourse open to the APC is to appeal the APP judgment and the subsequent rulings of the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court,” the governor stated.

    He said that the Certified True Copies of both judgments had been given to the Commissioner of Police, the State Director of the Department State Security and the state Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

    The governor alleged that there was a deliberate plot by the opposition to create chaos and anarchy through the enforcement of “a non-existing court judgment on our local government.”

    Adeleke appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the matter before it leads to blood shed.

    “Let me affirm that I know Mr President to be a true democrat, a lover of rule of law, and a believer in the sanctity of the judicial process.

    “I know, as a matter of fact, that Mr President will never authorise a dictatorial violation of the constitution irrespective of who is involved.

    “It is crucial to add that Mr President will never support any action that is capable of generating bloodbath and bloodshed,” he said.

    Adeleke also alleged that some political leaders in the state had instructed the security agencies to effect a “non existent judgment” by forcefully taking over all the local government secretariats on Monday.

    “I want to place on notice the Nigerian public, and our friends in the diplomatic community and the lovers of democracy and rule of law that our people will not accept any attempt to impose illegality and anarchy on us.

    “We will not allow any takeover of the local government except through a judicial pronouncement or a democratic process.

    “We vehemently reject any ploy to deploy a non-existing court order to achieve local political power.

    “I, therefore, appeal to Mr President who is a renown democrat, to insist on the rule of law, by instructing the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of DSS, and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps not to obey an illegal order.

    “The Osun State security chiefs should also be called to order,” he said.

  • Gov. Adeleke imposes curfew on Osun communities

    Gov. Adeleke imposes curfew on Osun communities

    Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has imposed a curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government Areas following a fresh outbreak of communal clash between the two communities.

    A statement on Thursday in Osogbo by Mr Kolapo Alimi, Osun Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, said that the curfew from 7:00p.m. to 7:00a.m., takes immediate effect.

    “Sequel to an outbreak of yet another communal misunderstanding between Ifon and Ilobu communities, the State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered that a curfew be imposed on the two warring communities with immediate effect.

    “To forestall further escalation of the crisis, the governor has approved that a 7:00p.m. to 7:00a.m., curfew be imposed,” he said

    The commissioner added that in order to ensure a lasting peace, a contingent of security personnel, comprising the Army, Police, and Civil Defence has also been deployed to the warring communities to prevent further anarchy.

    He said that indigenes of the warring communities are advised to cooperate with the state government to resolve the issues amicably, to ensure lasting peace.

    Alimi said that a committee of stakeholders consisting of the representatives of the communities, the heads of security agencies, representatives of the State Council of Obas and other relevant bodies, will be immediately constituted to resolve the issue permanently.

    He, however, warned that anyone or group of persons found or caught doing or instigating any further violence, knowingly or unknowingly, in breach of lasting peace would be made to face the full wrath of the law.

    The commissioner said that perpetrators of violence would be apprehended and prosecuted in line with the dictates of the law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

  • Ondo: Can Adeleke, Makinde uproot APC from govt house

    Ondo: Can Adeleke, Makinde uproot APC from govt house

    The Chairman of the PDP Gubernatorial Campaign Council for Ondo State 2024, Sen Ademola Adeleke, his colleagues from Oyo, Bayelsa, Adamawa and Bauchi states arriving the venue of the Grand Finale of Ondo PDP governorship campaign in Akure, Ondo state.

    Can Gov Adeleke and Seyi Makinde deliver Ondo to PDP?

    This is a million dollar question on the lips of Ondo people as the sitting governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa is already gathering support.

    As at on Thursday, more than five candidates had already thrown in their towels to support him.

  • Adeleke approves work-from-home policy for Osun workers

    Adeleke approves work-from-home policy for Osun workers

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has approved a work-from-home policy for civil servants in the state.

    Adeleke, in a circular by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Tuesday in Osogbo, said the policy was in pursuance of his commitment to the well-being of workers,

    The circular also said the approval was a response to the present economic situation in the country.

    According to the circular, the governor also announced the extension of payment of palliatives for public servants for the next two months.

    The circular also said that Grade Level (GL) 01 to 10 would go to work three times a week, while GL 12 to 17 would be at work four times a week.

    “By this circular, therefore, and until another directive is given, the working day schedules for public servants in the state have been approved as follows:

    “Public Servants on GL.01 to GL.10; three days a week, GL 12 to GL.17; four days a week.

    “This arrangements exclude those on essential duties such as medical personnel, security officers, political office holders and accounting Officers.

    “It is also important to note that arrangement as to which days each public servant in the above categories will be at work, shall be arranged by the accounting officers in Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government.

    “The governor has also graciously approved the continuation of payment of the agreed palliatives to public servants in the state for the next two months pending the commencement of the new minimum wage.

    “All accounting officers of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of governments, including Local Governments, are further directed to comply”, it said.

  • We’re on path to generate electricity in Osun – Adeleke

    We’re on path to generate electricity in Osun – Adeleke

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says the state is working towards generating its own electricity and will also distribute it to neighbouring states when achieved.

    Adeleke said this on Thursday in Ilesa, at the inauguration of the construction of the Obokun 33KV feeder line, a project expected to enhance electricity supply in the state.

    The governor said that the state had a robust plan to transform its energy and electricity market through appropriate policy and legislation.

    Adeleke said that the state had a draft electricity bill and policy which would expand power generation and distribution.

    “As a government committed to the welfare of the people, it is our focus to bring economic light to the people of the state.

    “The policy and the bill when finally passed and signed into law will change the face of Osun electricity space.

    “Being so blessed with many rivers and solar assets, we will generate our electricity.

    “We will issue licences to those capable of generating electricity and we will regulate our power distributor, the Ibadan disco.

    “We are acting fast in the energy space because power supply is an engine room of economic growth.

    “Regular power supply boosts economic activities and our vision is that Osun state will be self-sufficient in power supply and also export to neighboring states,” he said.

    Adeleke, who noted that the feeder had been abandoned for 11 years, said that people of the affected areas suffered untold hardship, blackout and economic loss during the period.

    “From today, that era of darkness has come to an end. Light has come and darkness has vanished,”he said.

    In his remarks, Mr Festus Adeyemo, Commissioner for Energy, Osun, said that the contract for the repair of the feeder line was first awarded on January 25, 2013 with 30 per cent funding released to the contractor.

    Adeyemi, however, said the project was later abandoned due to lack of interest by successive administrations.

    The commissioner said that when completed, the feeder line would supply electricity to some communities in four local governments of Ilesa West, Obokun, Boluwaduro and Atakumosa West.

  • WhatsApp Hackers: Govs not spared too as Eno becomes latest victim after Adeleke, Otu

    WhatsApp Hackers: Govs not spared too as Eno becomes latest victim after Adeleke, Otu

    The WhatsApp number of Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, has been hacked by fraudsters.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports Eno is the third governor to become victim as Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu and Ademola Adeleke too tasted the bitter pills of hackers.

    On Tuesday, some contact addresses of Eno received messages from the governor’s WhatsApp number, requesting that a certain amount of money be sent to an account and with a promise that it would be refunded later.

    However, in a statement, Ekerete Udoh, the chief press secretary (CPS) to Eno, said the WhatsApp phone number of the governor was “cloned” by criminal elements to defraud unsuspecting persons.

    Udoh said law enforcement agencies have been alerted over the development.

    “Our attention has been drawn to carefully orchestrated fraudulent posts on some social media platforms, where some criminal elements have cloned the WhatsApp number of His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, with an intent to defraud unsuspecting members of the public,” the statement reads.

    “We hereby warn that any message appearing to solicit funds by these imposters should be totally discountenanced by the general public as they do not emanate from the Governor.

    “The law enforcement agents have been duly alerted and are on the trail of the perpetrators of this ignoble act.”

    In July, it was reported that one of the phone numbers of Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, was hacked.

  • Why I have not taken loan to develop Osun – Adeleke

    Why I have not taken loan to develop Osun – Adeleke

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says he has not taken any loan since his assumption of office on Nov. 27, 2022.

    The governor said this at the second edition of “Ipade Imole”, a forum where he gave stewardship to the people of the state on Tuesday in Ilesa.

    Adeleke said his desire not to take a loan to finance the various infrastructure development in the state was in line with his pledge to govern the state within the available resources.

    “In all our governance activities so far, let it be known that we have never borrowed a kobo.

    “This is in line with our pledge to govern within our available resources as we manage the huge liabilities we inherited from the previous government.

    “If anybody tells you this administration has borrowed money, tell the person he is a liar”, he said.

    Speaking on his achievements in the various sectors, Adeleke said his administration was repositioning the mining sector and had also set up a task force to curtail illegal mining in the state.

    In health sector, the governor said that his administration had renovated and upgraded more than 100 Primary Health Care Centres in the state.

    He said more than 50,000 persons had benefited from Imole medical outreach with free enrolment of 29,000 pensioners in the State Health Insurance Scheme.

    Adeleke said his administration had also awarded a N1.3 billion water contract for the rehabilitation of Ora Water Works Scheme servicing the Igbomina area of the state.

    In the education sector, the governor said that he approved the recruitment of 5,250 new teachers and school officers to strengthen teaching and learning in schools

    On infrastructure development, the governor said that his administration was pursuing massive construction of flyover bridges and road dualisation across the state

    He said his administration was also developing agriculture, women development, youth development, creative development, amongst others.

    “We are running a pan-Osun government that is committed to the revival and prosperity of our dear state,” Adeleke said.

  • Osun gov, Adeleke appoints new Auditor-General

    Osun gov, Adeleke appoints new Auditor-General

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has sent a letter to the state House of Assembly seeking confirmation of Mr Isiaq Awotunde as the new Auditor-General for Local Government.

    Speaker of the assembly, Mr Adewale Egbedun, made this known while reading the letter at the plenary on Tuesday in Osogbo.

    Egbedun said that the appointment of the new auditor- general was sequel to the impending retirement of the incumbent, Mr Emmanuel Kolapo.

    He directed Awotunde to submit copies of his curriculum vitae and other relevant certificates to the assembly on or before May 2 and appear for screening on May 7.

    In another development, the speaker introduced and read a private member-sponsored bill, entitled: ‘Public Political Office Holders Enumeration Package 2024’.

    The bill, according to him, seeks to improve the welfare and conditions of political office holders in the state and ease hardship generally for public office holders.

    The lawmakers also adopted the report of the House Committee on Youth Sports and Special Needs on Discrimination against People Living with Disabilities 2024.

    The report was presented by Chairman of the committee, Jeremiah Awoyeye, representing Ife Central State Constituency.

  • Gov. Adeleke lists new retirement age conditions for Osun teachers

    Gov. Adeleke lists new retirement age conditions for Osun teachers

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has reiterated enforcement of approved guidelines as a condition to enjoy the new retirement age, 65 years old and length of service, 40 years for teachers in Osun public schools.

    This is contained in a circular issued by Mr Ayanleye Aina, the Head of Service, on Tuesday in Osogbo.

    According to the circular, all those interested in enjoying the new increased retirement age must comply with the guidelines as stipulated.

    According to the guidelines, for teacher to benefit from the scheme, he or she must be within the education cadre recognised in the scheme of Service.

    It also stipulates that the officer must be registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), be medically fit as ascertained by a qualified medical doctor and  must not be under any disciplinary action.

    It also said that the eligible officer would  be required to apply six months before he or she attains the age of 60 years or 35 years of Service, whichever was earlier.

    The guidelines also said that the  application must be endorsed by the Head Teacher/ Principal of the eligible Officer and addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education; among others.

    It however, said that the period of extension was not pensionable.

    It, however, directed the Ministry of Finance and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to stop forthwith, payment of salaries to those already enjoying the new retirement age without fulfilling the conditions.

    The circular reads: “I wish to refer to our Circulars Ref. Nos. SMD.61/VOL.III/36 dated 31st May, 2022 and SMD.61/Vol.IV/52 dated 20th October, 2023 on the above subject.

    “I reiterate that the conditions stated in the aforementioned Circulars still subsist.

    “Consequently, all those already enjoying the new retirement age and length of Service without fulfilling the necessary prerequisites have, by this circular, cease to enjoy such benefits until compliance with the Circulars.

    “For the purpose of emphasis, for any officer to enjoy the new retirement age and length of Service, the concerned Officer is requested to ensure that the guidelines were strictly adhered to.

    “For avoidance of doubt, a copy of the guidelines under reference is hereby attached. Relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government are requested to ensure wide circulation of this Circular and strict compliance”.

  • My agenda for masses in Osun – Gov. Adeleke

    My agenda for masses in Osun – Gov. Adeleke

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says his agenda is always designed to meet the needs and aspirations of the masses in the state.

    Adeleke said this when the management team of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) led by its Managing Director, Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, visited him at the Government House in Osogbo.

    The governor said that his administration was building a
    legacy for present and future generations.

    ”Our government is running a horse race in the field of good governance.

    “From day one, we created a people-focused agenda designed to meet the needs and aspirations of our people.

    “Our government developed niche areas from digital economy to climate action plan.

    ” We target upgrade of our infrastructure, from flyover bridges to road dualisation, from rural roads to urban roads.

    “We are rehabilitating all our health infrastructure while our schools are being upgraded in terms of structures and learning facilities,” he said.

    Adeleke also said that his administration would continue to maintain strong partnership with the media.

    ” Ours is a media-friendly regime. We lay emphasis on regular and detailed communication with the public and other stakeholders.

    ” I have a very strong media team that markets the truth about the huge successes our government is recording.

    “It is our honour and privilege to host the top management of NAN at the Government House.

    “It is a significant meeting between Osun State Government and one of the most powerful news agencies in the world, ” he said.

    In his remarks, Ali commended the governor for making the people of the state the focal point of his administration.

    He said that the prompt payment of workers’ salaries and pension by the governor was commendable.

    ”More importantly, because government is about the people, I can see that the people have become the focal point of your administration. How ? By prompt payment of salaries.

    ”When you pay salaries, you are improving the local GDP, the local economy and for that you really deserve accolades, you deserve commendation.

    ”Every salary earner has dependants and by that prompt payment of salaries and pension, you are actually empowering the people.

    “Most governors are scared of paying pension, especially huge inherited pension.

    ”We congratulate you for that and the infrastructure development.

    “The amazing thing is how you are doing what you are doing with limited resources, ” he said.

    He commended the governor for the peace and tranquility in the state, describing Osun as one of the most peaceful states in the South West Zone.

    “In a way, Osun like they say, is the cradle of civilisation, so it is homecoming for me.

    ”I may have come from the North, but I have this deep kinship with the people of Osun state and indeed the whole of South West, having grown part of my career in the South West,” he said.