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  • My defeat, a test from God – Gov Oyetola

    My defeat, a test from God – Gov Oyetola

    Incumbent Governor Gboyega Oyetola has said his defeat at the just concluded Osun State governorship election won by Senator Ademola Adeleke was a test from God.

    Governor Oyetola said this while speaking on Friday during a meeting held at the Osun Government House, Oke Fia, Osogbo with party leaders and other supporters.

    Oyetola said rumours had been spreading around that he had run away after the election result was announced.

    He said he also heard the PDP saying he was trying to convert government assets to his, urging the party faithful not to worry about them, as they were simply playing to the gallery.

    “I summoned all of you here to assure you that the present situation is just a temporary setback. It is a test of our resolve by God and we will continue to stand by him. Ours is God’s project and we shall not despair.

    “Go back to your various units and wards across the state and continue with regular party activities, hold your meetings regularly. We have bigger projects ahead and we must not allow this temporary set back distract us,” Oyetola said.

    Oyetola charged the APC members and supporters not to allow the outcome of the election cause dissatisfaction and division within the party, adding that the APC remained the ruling party in the State.

    He preached peace and unity among party leaders and members across all levels, from ward to local government to state. The governor also advised party members who have grievances to channel them to the appropriate quarters and stop expressing them in the social media, in the interest of the party.

    Oyetola noted that as Governor of Osun, he would continue to govern with fear of God and love of the people, just as he reiterated his commitment to the well-being of the people and development of the State.

  • Osun Poll: Governor Oyetola reacts to loss, says setback is temporary

    Osun Poll: Governor Oyetola reacts to loss, says setback is temporary

    Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has described his re-election bid loss to opposition Peoples Democratic Party’s Ademola Adeleke as a temporary setback,

    Oyetola spoke at a meeting held inside the Osun Government House, Oke Fia, Osogbo, and well attended by many political appointees and party leaders, also said the loss was a test from God.

    The Iragbiji-born politician appealed to party members present at the event to return to their various wards and continue regular party activities, stressing that the defeat must not distract them from the bigger project ahead.

    “Rumours have been spreading around that I have run away after the election result was announced. We also heard the PDP saying I am trying to convert government assets to mine. Don’t worry about them, they are simply playing to the gallery.

    “I summoned all of you here to assure you that the present situation is just a temporary setback. It is a test of our resolve by God and we will continue to stand by him. Ours is God’s project and we shall not despair.

    “Go back to your various units and wards across the state and continue with regular party activities, and hold your meetings regularly. We have bigger projects ahead and we must not allow this temporary setback to distract us.”

    He further said security operatives have been instructed to maintain law and order, harping on the need to remain peaceful.

    “Some persons have been going around disrupting peoples’ daily activities. Do not be disturbed. I have instructed security operatives in the state to maintain law and order. We must continue to remain a peaceful state, nobody is allowed to misbehave,” he concluded.

  • Oluwo of Iwo makes U-turn, declares support for Adeleke

    Oluwo of Iwo makes U-turn, declares support for Adeleke

    The  Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale, has made a U-turn from supporting the incumbent governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, who lost his re-election bid on Saturday, July 16 governorship poll in the state.

    The Iwo Oba has also appealed to the people of Osun state to co-operate with the governor-elect.

    Oluwo’s message to Adeleke came at a time Gov Oyetola was still contemplating going to the tribunal to challenge the outcome of the election that returned Adeleke as the winner.

    Recall that the monarch had before the election promised to deliver 90,000 votes to the incumbent governor

    “I am confident of delivering 90,000 votes for Governor Oyetola.” He said

    But, the outcome of the election was far below Oba’s expectations as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) lost to the opposition People Democratic Party (PDP).

    In a statement signed and released by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem on Friday via the Oba’s social media handles, Oluwo commended Adeleke for his “tenacity, courage, and commitment” to his goal, praying for divine wisdom and understanding to effectively manage the state.

    He called for collaborative efforts with technocrats and appealed to the people of Osun state to cooperate with the governor-elect so that Osun would continue to be great in the face of global economic hardship.

    The statement reads in part: “I congratulate the Osun State Governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke on his victory at the keenly contested poll. He has demonstrated an act of uncommon courage, and tenacity to have survived many hurdles. His life is a lesson for many aspiring youths. There is always a reward for hard work”

    “I look forward to having an Iwo man as the Osun State Governor if God permits! I pray for divine wisdom, courage, and understanding for Senator Ademola Adeleke to effectively manage Osun State affairs,” the statement read.

  • Osun Govt, Adeleke trade words over alleged looting

    Osun Govt, Adeleke trade words over alleged looting

    The Osun Government says the claim by the Governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the state government officials were diverting and looting government assets and property, is not true.

    Adeleke had, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, warned Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola and his allies against diversion and looting of the government’s assets and public properties.

    According to Adeleke, some government functionaries and appointees of the governor are converting the public assets to private use.

    “We have it on good authority that Osun State assets within the state, Kogi, Lagos, Abuja and outside the shore of the country, are being tampered with for private acquisition.

    “We have detailed reports of several property currently being processed for ownership transfer involving serving commissioners and top government officials, hence, serious warning to those involved in the illegal deals,” Rasheed said.

    In a swift reaction, the state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, said “PDP is only peddling lies and propaganda just to curry underserved public sympathy”.

    Egbemode, in a statement, said that Oyetola does not have a background of pilfering or misappropriating funds, adding, “the records are there for all to see and deduce from”.

    The commissioner said that no government official had embarked on any looting or diversion of any government assets/property as being claimed by the PDP.

    “We know where Sen. Ademola Adeleke, the Governor-elect, is coming from and the world also knows the antecedent of the incumbent Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the hardworking leader, who has served the people of Osun State meritoriously.

    “He does not have the background of pilfering or misappropriating funds. The records are there for verification,” she said.

    Egbemode, responding to allegation that Oyetola took N17 billion to prosecute the Saturday’s governorship election, also said, “Gov. Oyetola did not take any N17 billion loan to prosecute the election as alleged by Adeleke”.

    According to her, we are calling on the people of Osun to ignore the fake lamentations of the incurable propagandists.

    “Gov. Oyetola has done well thus far and he will continue to do right by the people,” Egbemode said.

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Sunday morning declared Adeleke as the winner of the Saturday’s governorship election in the state.

    Announcing the results at the INEC Collation Centre,  Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, the State Returning Officer, said that Adeleke polled 403, 371 votes to defeat his closet rival, Oyetola, the candidate of the  All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored  375,027 votes.

    The PDP won in 17 local government areas, while APC won in 13.

  • Osun Guber Poll: Adeleke receives Certificate of Return

    Osun Guber Poll: Adeleke receives Certificate of Return

    72 hours after emerging the winner of the Osun state guber poll, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a certificate of return to Senator Ademola Adeleke.

    Adeleke was presented with the certificate of return on Wednesday Morning at the INEC headquarters situated in Osogbo.

    In his reaction, Adeleke commended INEC for the conduct of the elections, while appreciating the good people of Osun for trusting him with their vote, adding that he will not disappoint them.

    He also promised to develop the Osun as assured the resident during his electoral campaigns.

    The INEC National Commissioner supervising Osun, Ogun, and Oyo States, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, who presented the certificate to Adeleke, also presented another certificate of return to the deputy governor-elect, Prince Kola Adewusi.

    In his acceptance speech after receiving the certificate at a brief ceremony held at the  Osun State INEC office in Osogbo, Adeleke dedicated his victory at the poll to the memory of his late older brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, and the people of the State.

    Ademola Adeleke polled 403,371 votes to defeat the incumbent Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 375,027 votes to finish second overall.

  • Osun Poll: INEC answers Davido’s question on uncle’s Certificate of Return

    Osun Poll: INEC answers Davido’s question on uncle’s Certificate of Return

    The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has replied to singer Davido over Osun state’s governor-elect Certificate of Return.

    INEC noted that there is nowhere in the country’s law where it’s written that the commission must issue a Certificate of Return within 48 hours.

    TheNewsGuru.com had reported that Davido on Twitter questioned INEC for not issuing his uncle’s  Certificate of Return 48 hours after emerging winner of the Osun Guber election.

    Davido’s tweet reads, “48hrs after our @AAdeleke_01 victory at the Osun Gubernatorial elections, we are yet to receive our certificate.

    “@inecnigeria should we send you fuel money? LOL Please no one should tamper with the will of the Osun People! Issue the certificate as required by Law!

    Replying to Davido, INEC, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, stated that it has 14 days to issue a Certificate of Return to the winner of the elections.

    He said: “There is no law in place that mandates the Commission to issue a certificate to any candidate within 48 hours.

    “The Commission is not a political party and will not be swayed by partisan political interests.

    “Section 72 of the Electoral Act 2022 provides that a sealed certificate of return at an election in the prescribed form shall be issued within 14 days to every candidate who has been returned by the Returning Officer in an election under the Act”.

  • Osun poll: Davido schooled for calling INEC to question

    Osun poll: Davido schooled for calling INEC to question

    The National Commissioner and Chairman in charge of the Information and Voter Education Committee of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Okoye has faulted David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido for calling the commission to question.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Davido, nephew to Senator Ademola Adeleke, Osun State Governor-elect, had via Twitter called out INEC for not issuing a Certificate of Return to his uncle three days after winning the governorship election in the State.

    Davido tweeted: “48hrs after our @AAdeleke_01 victory at the Osun Gubernatorial elections, we are yet to receive our certificate. @inecnigeria should we send you fuel money? LOL Please no one should tamper with the will of the Osun People! Issue the certificate as required by Law!”

    In a swift reaction, Okoye said INEC has up to 14 days to issue the winner with the Certificate of Return, stressing that those who influence public opinion, especially in the electoral process should try to arm themselves with basic knowledge of the law and the processes and procedures of the Commission.

    A statement issued by the INEC Commissioner reads: “Those that intervene and play roles in the electoral process should try to have basic knowledge of the constitutive legal instruments that guide and regulate the conduct of elections.

    “The Commission is a public trust and a creation of the Constitution and the law and must be seen to respond to public demands for transparency and openness.

    “The Commission will continue to uphold the basic tenets of transparency, openness and inclusivity in the conduct of elections and the delivery of electoral services.

    “The Commission is not a political party and will not be swayed by partisan political interests. Section 72 of the Electoral Act 2022 provides that a sealed certificate of return at an election in the prescribed form shall be issued within 14 days to every candidate who has been returned by the Returning Officer in an election under the Act.

    “The Commission conducted the Osun Governorship election on the 18th day of July 2022 and the Returning Officer made a declaration and a return on Sunday the 19th day of July 2022. Majority of the staff of the Commission that superintended the election are just returning to Abuja.

    “The Supervising National Commissioner whose responsibility it is to present the certificate of Return is still in Osun waiting for the arrival of the certificate.

    “The Commission made the Declaration and the Return and it is uncharitable to insinuate that the Commission does not want to issue the winner of the election with a Certificate of Return.

    “There is no law in place that mandates the Commission to issue a certificate to any candidate within 48 hours. Those that influence public opinion, especially in the electoral process should try to arm themselves with basic knowledge of the law and the processes and procedures of the Commission”.

  • Osun Guber Poll: Davido questions INEC over uncle’s Certificate of Return

    Osun Guber Poll: Davido questions INEC over uncle’s Certificate of Return

    Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and the nephew of Senator Ademola Adeleke the Osun state governor-elect has called out the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for not issuing a certificate of Return to his Uncle three days after winning the gubernatorial election in the state.

    Davido took to his Twitter page to call on INEC to do the needful on Tuesday

     

    His Tweet reads “48hrs after our @AAdeleke_01 victory at the Osun Gubernatorial elections, we are yet to receive our certificate.

    “@inecnigeria should we send you fuel money? LOL.

    “Please no one should tamper with the will of the Osun People!

    “Issue the certificate as required by Law!”. he tweeted.

    Ademola  Adeleke defeated the incumbent governor and All Progressives Congress candidate, Gboyega Oyetola when he polled  403,371 votes against Oyetola’s  375,027 votes in the Osun state election held on the 16th of July, 2022.

     

  • Governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke breaks down in tears on TV

    Governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke breaks down in tears on TV

    The Governor-elect of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Monday broke down in tears on television while recounting the impact his late brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, had on him and how it propelled him to win the Osun Governorship election.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Senator Adeleke, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the election, was announced as the winner on Sunday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    “This victory, I dedicate it to him [Isiaka Adeleke] because he taught me how to {breaks down in tears}. His spirit still lives. He died for this cause. He wanted to be the Governor to save our people, out of slavery. Look at what happened, he died because of this cause.

    “I am so happy that his spirit still lives. The younger brother; he was the first executive governor of Osun State, the younger brother, now the governor-elect. I thank you God because his spirit still lives,” Adeleke said in the exclusive interview televised on Channels TV Politics Today.

    TNG reports Isiaka Adeleke was a two-time Senator, who represented the PDP in Osun State from 2007 to 2011 and was elected again under the banner of the All Progressives Congress in 2015.

    He became a member of the Nigerian Senate in 2007. He ran for re-election in April 2011 on the PDP platform, coming second with 77,090 votes. The winner was Mudasiru Oyetunde Hussein of the Action Congress of Nigeria(ACN) with 121,971 votes.

    Senator Isiaka Adeleke suffered a heart attack and died on 23 April, 2017 at Biket Hospital in Osogbo, the Osun State capital

  • Osun Guber Poll: US hail conduct, appeals to Nigerians to get PVC

    Osun Guber Poll: US hail conduct, appeals to Nigerians to get PVC

    The United States Mission to Nigeria has congratulated the people of Osun State on the peaceful conduct of the July 16 gubernatorial election in the state.

    A statement by the consulate on Monday commended the July 16 “peaceful gubernatorial elections”.

    The US Consulate hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) staff and security personnel for conducting a peaceful and transparent election in the state.

    The US noted that their conduct helped facilitate a secure process that reflected the will of the people.

    “We encourage all Nigerian citizens to register to vote now so that your voice can be heard in the national and state elections in 2023”, the statement reads.

    Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defeated Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The former Senator won in 17 of the 30 local government areas after polling 403,371 votes; Oyetola got 375,027.