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  • No judgment reinstated APC chairmen, councillors – Gov Adeleke

    No judgment reinstated APC chairmen, councillors – Gov Adeleke

    Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on the electorate in the state to peacefully exercise their voting rights at the local government election slated for Saturday.

    Adeleke, in a statewide broadcast on Thursday in Osogbo, also urged politicians to abide by the rule of law.

    The governor, however, said that peace had returned  to the state after the local government crisis, which led to the death of six persons on Monday.

    “Osun State is back to normalcy as one of the most peaceful states in the federation,” he said.

    Adeleke, who expressed condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives and sustained injuries in the crisis, said that the unfortunate incident showed that abiding by the rule of law remained the best path for a peaceful Osun State.

    The governor also commended local government staff across the state for complying with the directives to stay away from the council Secretariat.

    “The compliance saved our state from further confrontations and casualties. It has returned the state of the living spring to its peaceful and loving nature.

    “The rule of law, through the judiciary, will eventually resolve the matter peacefully. Please, let us be patient,” he said.

    Adeleke, however, insisted that the Court of Appeal, Akure, did not order the reinstatement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors elected in 2022.

    “As a government, we have read through the said judgment. We have submitted it to the best of legal minds for interpretation.

    “There is nowhere a reinstatement order was issued. No matter the manner of misinterpretation, that judgment contained no consequential order nor any reinstatement directive.

    “We have confidence in the democratic credentials of President Bola  Tinubu, who we know will always insist on the rule of law,” the governor said.

    Adeleke urged residents of the state  to continue to sustain the peace that had returned to the state.

    “We need peaceful coexistence to expand our good governance delivery of the past two years. Osun state remains truly peaceful.

    “Finally, I urge all registered voters to vote in the local government election  and conduct themselves peacefully at all times,” he said.

  • Adeleke raises alarm, fingers Tinubu’s nephew in plot to cause chaos, anarchy in Osun

    Adeleke raises alarm, fingers Tinubu’s nephew in plot to cause chaos, anarchy in Osun

    Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Sunday has raised alarm over an alleged plot by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, to cause chaos and anarchy in the state from Monday, February 17, 2025.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Adeleke during a press conference said that Oyetola was giving illegal directives to security operatives, including the State Commissioner of Police and the State Director of the Department of State Services, DSS, to destabilize the state because he is President Bola Tinubu’s nephew.

    The Governor alleged that the minister is spearheading moves to enforce a court order that reversed the sacking of local council chairmen elected on the state platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

    Adeleke clarified that the council chairmen were sacked before he was sworn in as Governor of Osun State, contrary to the lies being peddled that the chairmen and councillors were sacked by his Executive Order.

    He said: “I called this press conference to alert the national and global audience about a deliberate plot to create chaos and anarchy in Osun State.

    “I invite you all to expose a fascist anti-democratic agenda designed to enforce a non-existing court judgment on our local governments.

    “This evil plot is being spearheaded by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola in active collaboration with the Osun state Commissioner of Police, the Osun state Director of DSS and the State Commandant of the Civil Defense Corps.

    “Before I continue this address, 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.

    “I, however, regret to inform Mr. President and the public that Mr Gboyega Oyetola has concluded an arrangement to cause mayhem in Osun State starting from Monday.

    “He is issuing illegal directives to security operatives to enforce illegality simply because he is the nephew of Mr. President.

  • Gov Adeleke raises alarm over plot to destabilise Osun

    Gov Adeleke raises alarm over plot to destabilise Osun

    Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun, on Thursday, raised alarm of an alleged plot by some people to attack local government secretariats in the state.

    A statement in Osogbo by Malam Olawale Rasheed, quoted Adeleke as saying he had received credible reports of the plan to also attack leaders of the Peoples Democratict Party (PDP) and top government officials in the state.

    According to the governor, the alleged plot is designed to disrupt the forthcoming local government elections and create an atmosphere of chaos to push for the declaration of a state of emergency.

    Adeleke, however, said that anybody apprehended in connection with the alleged plot would face the full wrath of the law.

    The governor, who described Osun as one of the most peaceful states in the country, decried the reprehensible desperation by some politicians in the opposition.

    “I have issued stern directives to the security agencies to secure the state and apprehend any trouble maker.

    “There is no legal basis for any plot to take over the local government system in Osun state.

    ” Elections to fill the offices of chairmen and councilors are scheduled for Feb. 22.

    “Anybody who tests our resolve to sustain law and order in Osun state will have himself to blame.

    ” As the Chief Security Officer of the state, I am determined to deploy all available machinery of the state to maintain peace and punish trouble makers.

    “I also call on citizens and residents of the state to go about their normal activities without fear of intimidation.

    “The government is on top of the situation.

    “We are resolved to keep the state and the streets safe from anti-democratic elements”, he said.

    Adeleke also said that there was no court judgement stopping the forthcoming local government election, adding that the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) should stop false narratives and face the election.

    The governor further said that the judgment of a Court of Appeal in Akure was about the filing of court processes by  PDP.

    Adeleke added  said that the judgement had nothing to do with the subsisting judgment that sacked the “illegally elected council chairmen and councilors of the APC”.

  • Ex-convict rearrested for stealing, eight days after Gov Adeleke’s pardon

    Ex-convict rearrested for stealing, eight days after Gov Adeleke’s pardon

    Sunday Omisakin, an ex-convict who was recently granted state pardon by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been remanded in the Ilesa Correctional Centre by an Osogbo Chief Magistrates Court, sitting in Osogbo, for stealing a plasma television set eight days after he was set free.

    According to reports, Omisakin shortly after receiving the governor’s kind gesture returned to crime on January 3, 2025, by breaking into a house in  Inudun Area, Osogbo, to steal a plasma TV worth N600,000.

     One of the charges filed against Omisakin reads; “That you Adebayo Omisakin Sunday ‘m’ on the 3rd day of January 2025 at about 12:00 pm at the Al-medinat Area, Iludun in the Osogbo Magistrarial district did break and entered the house of one Shittu Damilare ‘m’ and steal one Plasma TV valued the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Naira (N600,000:00k) only.”

    COUNT II reads: “That you Adebayo Omisakin Sunday ‘m’ and on the same date, time and place in the Aforementioned Magisterial District did Steal one Plasma TV valued the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Naira (#600,000:00k) only property of one Shittu Damilare ‘m’.”

    Omisakin said to have committed offences contrary to and punishable under Section 411 (1) (2) of Criminal Code Cap 34 vol.Il and Section 383 and punishable under 390 (9) of Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol.II laws of Osun State of Nigeria 2002.

    Magistrate,  A. Adeyeba, adjourned the case, ruling out the bail application. While the prosecutor, Kayode Adeoye ordered that the defendant be reminded in the Ilesa correctional centre.

  • What Gov Adeleke said as DSS arrests Boko Haram suspects in Osun

    What Gov Adeleke said as DSS arrests Boko Haram suspects in Osun

    Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of 10 suspected members of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Ilesa-Osun.

    In a statement by Malam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor’s Spokesperson, made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Saturday, Adeleke hailed the alertness of the DSS operatives.

    He said that the DSS move to eliminate threats posed by the suspected terrorists, gives assurance that our security agencies are up to the task of sustaining peace and security of every part of Nigeria.

    Adeleke commended the intelligence gathering skills of the personnel of the State Service, who painstakingly monitored the activities of the suspected criminals and moved swiftly to cut off their dastardly act.

    “This is a welcome development and a big relief, not just for us as a government, but to the people of the state and Nigerians in general.

    “I commend the security operatives for their alertness and intelligence driven operation. We have absolute confidence in our security forces to keep protecting us,” the governor said.

    He also assured the people of the state that his administration would continue to cooperate with security agencies and support their operations to ensure maximum protection of lives and property in the state.

    “As the Chief Security Officer of Osun State, I will continue to give priority to issues of security of my people.

    “I will continue to support efforts of security agencies to guard against any breakdown of law and order in any part of Osun.

    “We will sustain the good relationship and collaboration that currently exists between our administration and the security agencies in the state,” he said.

    Adeleke enjoined residents to continue to be watchful, and report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods to relevant security agency.

    He said, “Together, we will ensure that Osun remains the most peaceful state in Nigeria”.

  • 17-year-old sentenced to death for stealing fowl regains freedom (video)

    17-year-old sentenced to death for stealing fowl regains freedom (video)

    Following the swift intervention of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Segun Olowookere, an Osun State resident who was sentenced to death by hanging in 2010 for stealing a fowl and eggs, has regained his freedom.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that Governor Adeleke had directed immediate investigation and pardoning action on the case of Segun, according to a statement released by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the Governor some couple of days ago.

    The Governor ordered that the Attorney General not only intervenes but also ensure the young man is listed for prerogative of mercy before the end of the year.

    This is after Olowookere’s case went viral after an interview by actress Biola Adebayo in which his parents alleged wrongful arrest and police extortion.

    However, in a video shared by Adebayo on Monday, the young man is seen standing outside Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Lagos, as a free man.

    Speaking in the video, the actress, Olowookere appreciated the Osun governor for the pardon.

    “This is Segun Olowookere, we’re just leaving Kirikiri. He is finally out of the correctional centre. Thank you so much for the love and support that we got,” the actress said.

    Olowookere was also commended for keeping up with a good behaviour during his incarceration, stating, “The testimonies at the correctional centre were amazing. We are glad he is out now for good.”

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  • Gov Adeleke signs N427bn budget for 2025 into law

    Gov Adeleke signs N427bn budget for 2025 into law

    Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, on Monday, assented to the N427,746, 925,170 budget passed by the legislature for year 2025 into law.

    Adeleke after signing the budget directed the state’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure its full implementation for the benefits of the people.

    “We are here to further demonstrate our readiness to forge ahead in the new year with the growth and development of our dear State.

    “For record purposes, the budget I am signing today is tagged “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Transformation. The total sum for the 2025 budget is ₦427,746,925.170.

    “Consequently, I direct Ministries, Agencies and Departments to vigorously pursue the implementation for the benefit of the citizens of the state,” he said

    The governor equally directed the Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development to monitor the implementation process to ensure delivery according to targets and expectations.

    “The Appropriation Act will be our faithful instrument to deliver on the five point agenda for good governance,” he said

    Adeleke commended the Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development for upholding professionalism all the way.

    He also thanked members of the Treasury Board and other top government functionaries who worked tirelessly to deliver on the budget.

    The governor equally appreciated the Speaker of Osun Assembly and the state lawmakers for the work on the budget

    He stated that the executive arm looks forward to the legislative carrying out its oversight functions to ensure accountability and transparency.

    Adeleke further urged members of the State Executive Council to cooperate with the lawmakers in the exercise of their mandate, during the 2025 budgetary year.

    Osun State Assembly on December 23 passed the budget for the 2025 fiscal year.

  • Gov Adeleke pardons boy convicted for stealing chicken, 52 others

    Gov Adeleke pardons boy convicted for stealing chicken, 52 others

    Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has ordered the commutation of sentences of 53 convicts, including a boy sentenced to death for stealing chicken and eggs.

    Adeleke, in a statement by his Spokesperson Olawale Rasheed on Thursday, said the order was in line with the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.

    He said the recommendation by the council is to mark the 2024 Christmas celebration.

    “Gov. Ademola Adeleke has exercised the prerogative of mercy towards 53 convicts serving various convictions within the Nigerian Correctional Service.

    “The letter of commutation, dated Dec. 24 has since been received and acknowledged by the relevant prison authorities,” he said.

    He said the inmates recommended for the ‘prerogative of mercy’ are inmates convicted of simple offences who have served substantial portions of their sentences.

    According to him, the prerogative of mercy also extends to convicts sentenced to death but have spent a minimum of 10 years in custody.

    “In the case of the 30 inmates convicted of simple offences, I have decided in accordance with the said recommendation to remit and forgive the remainder of the said sentences in whole.

    “Whereas, I have decided in accordance with the said recommendation to grant outright pardon to 12 inmates convicted of simple offences.

    “Four convicts have their sentences commuted from death to outright pardon.

    “And whereas I have decided in accordance with the said recommendation to commute the sentences as follows, one convict has his sentence commuted from death to 15 years imprisonment.

    “Six convicts have their sentences commuted from death to outright release,” he said.

    One of the four convicts recommended for outright pardon is ‘Segun Olowokere’ sentenced to death, at the age of 17, in 2010, for stealing chicken and eggs.

    An Osun State High Court, sitting in Ikirun, convicted Olowokere alongside some others, for robbing a poultry farm in Oyan, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of the state.

  • 17-year-old sentenced to death by hanging for stealing fowl granted pardon by Gov Adeleke

    17-year-old sentenced to death by hanging for stealing fowl granted pardon by Gov Adeleke

    Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has granted pardon to Olowookere Segun, who was sentenced to death by hanging for stealing fowl and eggs when he was 17 years.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Adeleke directed immediate investigation and pardoning action on the case of Segun, according to a statement released by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the Governor.

    In the statement on Tuesday evening, the Governor ordered the Attorney General to intervene in the matter and ensure the youngman is listed for prerogative of mercy before the end of the year.

    “I have read about the case. I recognize separation of powers in our democracy. In this particular case,I have directed the Commissioner for Justice to initiate processes to grant prerogative of mercy to the young man.

    “Osun is a land of justice and equity. We must ensure fairness and protection of the sanctity of lives. I assure the public that the matter is receiving my direct attention. A sense of urgency is also attached to our response to the matter as a responsible state government”, the Governor was quoted to have said.

    TNG gathered that Segun, 17 years old at that time, along with one Morakinyo Sunday were sentenced to death by hanging by a high court sitting in Okuku, Osun State.

    The convicts were found guilty of forcefully breaking into the house of one Mr. Balogun Tope, a police officer attached to Divisional Police headquarters, Okuku, in April 2010 and carting away some of his belongings.

    Consequently, they were apprehended and charged with conspiracy, robbery and stealing contrary to Section 6(b) and 1(2)(a) of Robbery and Firearm (Special Provisions) Act, cap R 11 Laws of Federation of Nigeria 2004 and Section (390)(1) Criminal Code Law, Cap 34, Laws of Osun State, 2002.

    The prosecution team, led by the state Solicitor-General, Mrs Abiola Adewemimo, called six witnesses and tendered several exhibits during the prosecution.

    The prosecution told the court that on November 13, 2010, some men were sighted around Balogun’s home armed with cutlass and a dane gun, and that while two of them were arrested, others escaped.

    The convicts were said to have confessed that they stole the complainant’s fowls, adding that they had been in his house before to steal.

    Adewemimo said: “They also stated that they had earlier robbed Alhaja Umani Oyewo in her house and stole broilers, eggs and kegs of vegetable oil from the house”.

    After listening to all the parties involved, Justice Jide Falola who was in charge of the case convicted them on only three counts: to death for conspiracy; life sentence for robbery, and three years imprisonment for stealing.

    Justice Falola recommended that the governor can decide to commute the death sentence to 10 years imprisonment, considering the convicts’ ages.

    Meanwhile, Segun’s father, Mr Olanrewaju Olowookere, while pleading for mercy for his son recently, said Segun was never involved in a crime.

    The father claimed that his son was arrested in his shop while playing with some of his friends, saying the arrest was a setup.

    He said:  “At this point, all we need is the assistance of His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke to grant amnesty to our son. We have been in grief since he was sentenced. We have not experienced any kind of happiness. Nobody will be happy seeing his only son in jail”.

    Also, the mother of Segun, Mrs Folashade Olowookere, while earlier appealing for mercy for her son, disclosed that Segun has graduated from an undisclosed university after studying medicine from the prison.

    “I want to plead with our amiable governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke to please use his office to release my son. We have sold our properties to secure his release since he was convicted in 2014.

    “He is a brilliant boy who has a brighter future ahead of him. We must not allow him to waste the peak of his life within the four walls of the prison,” Mrs Olowookere said.

    TNG gathers that Segun, the only son of his parents, is currently serving time in Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison.

  • Adeleke wins 2024 Best Civil Service-Loving Governor in Nigeria award

    Adeleke wins 2024 Best Civil Service-Loving Governor in Nigeria award

    Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has bagged an award of excellence as the 2024 Best Civil Service Loving Governor in Nigeria.

    In a statement on Friday by Kolapo Alimi, Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment said the award was presented to the governor by the President of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, NCSU, who also doubles as the Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Southwest Zone, Oluwole Adeleye.

    Receiving the award, Governor Adeleke appreciated Osun State workers for cooperating with his administration.

    He disclosed that he has been able to deliver much of his electoral promises within a short period through the grace of God and their support.

    Represented by the deputy governor, Kola Adewusi, Adeleke appealed to workers to continue to support him, and he equally thanked the workforce in the state for supporting the present government.

    Presenting the award to Governor Adeleke, Adeleye said the award is in recognition of the governor’s outstanding performance in the state and his positive disposition towards workers generally.

    While congratulating the governor, Adeleye also acknowledged his consistency and style of governance.

    “This has positively impacted the human capital, socio-economic and infrastructural developments of Osun State.

    “The Union will continue to sustain its pivotal role in advocacy for good governance and agitations for better welfare for workers generally,” he said.

    Buttressing factors that earned Governor Adeleke the award, the labour leader listed prompt payment of salaries and payment of palliatives to workers to cushion the negative effects of economic hardship, as well as promotion, conversion and advancement of workers.