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  • Communal clash: Gov. Adeleke orders camps for displaced persons

    Communal clash: Gov. Adeleke orders camps for displaced persons

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has directed the immediate establishment of three camps for those displaced in Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun communal clash.

    The directive is contained in a statement by Malam Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for the governor, on Wednesday in Osogbo.

    The statement said that the governor gave the directive after confirming the implementation of his earlier directive for the distribution of food and relief materials to the displaced persons.

    “Now that the distribution of food and relief materials has commenced, I have directed the state emergency agency to proceed to set up camps for displaced people.

    “Each town is to have a camp, probably in their town halls or any place of their choice.

    “Security agencies are to screen displaced people for transportation to the camps.

    “The state emergency agency will be providing food materials and accessories for the displaced people until the situation normalised.

    “The agency has also reached out to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for further support,” it said.

    According to the statement, Governor Adeleke commends security agencies for promptly implementing his directive for the grilling and prosecution of ringleaders in the communal crisis.

    “All the culprits must be brought to book. There must be accountability. I expect suspects to be charged to court as soon as possible,” it said.

    Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government Areas, respectively, have engaged in bloody clashes that led to killings and destruction of property in recent times as a result of land dispute.

    In response to the conflict, Adeleke imposed a 24-hour curfew on the affected communities.

  • Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke mourns late actor, Adedeji Aderemi

    Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke mourns late actor, Adedeji Aderemi

    The Osun State Governor,  Ademola Adeleke, has mourned veteran Nollywood actor, Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as Baba Olofana, saying his death is devastating and painful.

    Governor Adeleke also noted via a condolence message issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Friday said  that Baba Olofana made a great mark in the movie industry.

    He commiserated with his immediate family, the people of Edeland and the movie industry as a whole.

    The governor urged them to take consolation in the fact that Baba Olofana lived a life full of many accomplishments.

    “Adedeji Aderemi (aka Baba Olofana) was a delight to watch in movies, and through his works, the course of Yoruba tradition was better shaped. With him gone, the memory of the lessons he radiates from the screen, and more, the enlightenment he inspires through his works will reverberate for years.

    “I mourn his loss knowing well the great talent that is gone. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Edeland, the movie industry, and everyone touched by this devastating experience.

    “It is my sincere prayer that they get the strength to bear the hard moment his passage represents. May Almighty Allah grant his aljanah fridaus soul,” the statement said.

  • Osun Assembly screens, confirms Adeleke’s nominees for statutory boards

    Osun Assembly screens, confirms Adeleke’s nominees for statutory boards

    The Osun House of Assembly on Monday screened and confirmed nominees of Gov. Ademola Adeleke into four State Statutory Boards.

    The boards were Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC), Osun Judicial Service Commission, Osun Civil Service Commission and Osun Assembly Service Commission.

    Mr Adewale Egbedun, the Speaker of the Assembly, said the exercise became expedient in order to fill the vacuum created by the dissolution of the boards.

    “This emergency plenary session becomes imperative in order to avoid unnecessary vacuum in the state statutory commissions.

    “It will be recalled that this honourable House recommended the dissolution of these commissions about two weeks ago based on report of the House Committee on Public Petitions which investigated series of petitions submitted against members of these commissions among other allegations.

    “In order to enhance seamless operations in these commissions, therefore, it is very important and urgent for the house to screen and possibly confirm the nominees forwarded by the governor to fill the vacancies created by the dissolution,” he said.

    He said the governor can go ahead and inaugurate the nominees after the assembly had screened and confirmed them.

    The nominees for Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) were Mr Hasim Abioye (Chairman), Adedapo Ayodeji, Mr Niyi Abioye, Mr Timothy Folarin, Chief Raufu Sikiru and Mr Wale Iyaniwura.

    Mr Ishola Tewogbade, Mr Adedunmade Onibokun, Mr Gbadegesin Olajide and Mrs Linda Bibilari (Osun Judicial Service Commission).

    Mr Mufutau Oluwadare (Chairman), Agbofiseti Akano, Adekunle Olaniyan, Olojede Akindele and Alhaji Fakorede Raifu (Osun Civil Service Commission)

    Mr Adekunle Oyekunle (Chairman), Mr Okun Obiremi, Mr Adebusola Taiwo, Sulaimon Adio, Yinka Adetoyi (Osun Assembly Service Commission).

  • Adeleke presents N273.9bn 2024 Budget to state assembly

    Adeleke presents N273.9bn 2024 Budget to state assembly

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Thursday presented the sum of N273.9 billion 2024 Appropriation bill to the state house of assembly.

    Adeleke said the budget tagged” Budget of Reconstruction and Recovery” was made up of Recurrent Expenditure of N165.65 billion and Capital Expenditure of N108.25 billion.

    The governor said that the budget was to recover, revamp and rebuild the “battered economy” of the state, inherited by his administration.

    Adeleke said he was presenting the budget in line with the existing laws, which stipulated that draft budget of a state should be presented to the house of assembly for approval before the end of the year.

    He appealed for the speedy passage of the appropriation bill by the lawmakers.

    In his remarks, Mr Adewale Egbedun, the Speaker of the assembly, said the budget presentation was historical as it the first budget being presented by the governor and the first to be deliberated upon by the 8th assembly.

    Egbedun promised that the assembly would ensure that the budget is passed on time.

    The Speaker directed the state’s Ministries, Agencies and Departments to furnish the assembly with 35 copies of their budget.

    Also, the Speaker announced the names of the governor’s nominees into the boards of some state statutory commissions which included, the Osun Independent Electoral Commission and Osun Assembly Service Commission.

    Others are the Osun Judicial Service Commission and the Osun Civil Service Commission.

    The Speaker directed all the nominees to submit 35 copies of their Curriculum Vitea to the Clerk of the House.

  • Osun enrols 23,000 pensioners in health insurance scheme

    Osun enrols 23,000 pensioners in health insurance scheme

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun said 23,000 pensioners in the state have been enrolled in the health insurance scheme.

    Adeleke, who made the disclosure during the unveiling of enrollment of the pensioners in Osogbo on Wednesday, said the retirees were enrolled free of charge into the state health insurance scheme.

    He said the scheme was to demonstrate the commitment of his administration to the wellbeing of the pensioners.

    The governor said that the situation review of the living conditions of the pensioners in the state conducted by the government revealed that the bulk of their pension goes into managing their health challenges.

    “I am here to again demonstrate in clear terms my commitment to the wellbeing of our retired citizens.

    “These are men and women who meritoriously served the state. They deserve all the support now that they are out of service.

    “Our administration conducted a situational review of the living conditions of our pensioners. We discover that the critical problem is not just unpaid pensions.

    “Even when paid regularly, the bulk of the fund goes into managing health challenges.

    “Our report concluded that almost 80 per cent of pensioners’ problem centers around health questions. It was at this point that we decided to address the root cause.

    “We opted to meet our senior citizens at their point of needs. It is gratifying to note that this programme is the first of its kind.

    “This is a direct intervention to prove that the government can indeed meet the desires and aspirations of the people.

    “There are at least 23,000 pensioners in Osun. All of them will be enrolled into this scheme.

    “Please take advantage of this by availing yourself for this enrollment,” he said.

    Adeleke also said that the multi-billion naira infrastructure plan recently unveiled by his administration will not affect the welfare of workers and pensioners in the state.

    “Allow me to allay the fears of workers and pensioners. The funding for the infra plan will have no negative impact on workers’ welfare.

    “I have proved that fact today by launching this health insurance scheme for our pensioners,” the governor stated.

    Adeleke said he would continue to fulfil his electioneering promises to the people.

  • Buhari salutes Gov. Adeleke at 63, urges him to seek God’s guidance

    Buhari salutes Gov. Adeleke at 63, urges him to seek God’s guidance

    President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun as he celebrates his 63rd birthday, May 13, 2023, urging him to seek God to deliver on his mandate.

    The president’s congratulatory message was issued by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Friday in Abuja.

    Buhari affirmed that Adeleke had solidified his base and gradually built a formidable network of friends and political allies that had helped his many victories, including leading one of the 36 states in the country.

    The president believed that Adeleke’s easy going outlook on life had turned into an asset, with a huge following that cuts across all ages.

    He urged the governor, whose victory was recently validated by the Supreme Court, to place the interest of the State and welfare of the people above all else, and seek God’s guidance to deliver on his mandate.

    Buhari prayed that God would grant Adeleke, a one time Senator, who represented Osun-West in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, the strength, wisdom and courage to serve his people and the nation.

  • Oyetola congratulates Adeleke over Supreme Court judgment

    Oyetola congratulates Adeleke over Supreme Court judgment

    The immediate past governor of Osun state, Gboyega Oyetola,  has congratulated his successor, Gov. Ademola Adeleke, on the Supreme Court judgment which affirmed him as the winner of July 16, 2022 governorship election.

    Oyetola in a statement on Wednesday in Osogbo, said:”I accept the court’s verdict which upheld Adeleke’s election.

    “To Gov. Adeleke, I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your victory at the Supreme Court.
    “While I pray for your tenure to be prosperous for our people and the state and I urged you to focus on delivery of good governance.

    “Politics aside, time has come to let you know that the interest of the masses must be most paramount without any restriction or discrimination whether based on political persuasion, creed or religion.

    ”Whatever personal differences we have must give way to the advancement of our great state.
    ” The security of Osun people must be guaranteed regardless of their religious and political affiliations. I pray for peace and progress in your tenure,” he said.

    Oyetola, said though the verdict of the apex court was against the wish of his party, he accepts it in the interest of peace and development of the state.

    The former governor urged members of his political party, the All Progressives Congress, APC), his supporters and those who voted him during the governorship election, to accept the judgement as the will of God and move on.

    “We strongly believe we presented a good case before the Supreme Court, but the Court thought otherwise and has given its verdict.

    ” While the outcome is against our wish and that of our party members and supporters, we are all bound to accept it as law-abiding citizens.

    “To our members and supporters across the state, I urge you all to accept the verdict of the Court and move on. The present situation is a win-win for us. It is both a loss and victory rolled into one. While we lost Osun technically, we gained Nigeria,” he said.

    Oyetola, who asked the APC members and supporters not to feel sad and depressed over the decision of the Court, encouraged them to brace up for the tasks ahead of the party.

    He also appreciated the leadership of the party in the state and at the national level for their commitment and support throughout the period of the legal tussle.

    “I remain committed to the growth and development of Osun. I will therefore continue to work with well-meaning citizens of Osun, associations and institutions to facilitate development to our dear state.

    Similarly, he urged all citizens of Osun to continue to exhibit the Omoluabi ethos and uphold the dreams of our forebears for the State, irrespective of party affiliations”, he said.

    Nigerian standard reports that a five-member panel of the Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had affirmed Adeleke’s victory on March 24.

    The Osun tribunal had on Jan. 27 , annulled Adeleke’s victory and declared Gboyega Oyetola of All Progressives Congress as the valid winner of the poll after the Independent National Electoral Commission had returned Adeleke as the winner of the poll.

  • Osun: Governor Adeleke reacts to tribunal verdict, heads to appeal court

    Osun: Governor Adeleke reacts to tribunal verdict, heads to appeal court

    The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the judgement of the governorship tribunal as ” a miscarriage of justice”, vowing to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal.

    Reacting to the verdict of the Tribunal from his country home, Ede, Governor Adeleke faulted the resolution of the over-voting question in favour of Mr Oyetola, calling it ” an unfair interpretation against the will of majority of voters”

    While urging his supporters to remain calm, Governor Adeleke vowed to appeal the judgement at the Court of Appeal, insisting he remains the rightful winner of the July 16 election.

    “I call on our people to remain calm. We will appeal the judgement and we are sure justice will be done. Let our people be reassured that we will do everything possible to retain this widely acclaimed mandate”, Governor Adeleke declared.

  • INEC produces blurred copies of Adeleke’s WAEC/GCE certificates before Tribunal

    INEC produces blurred copies of Adeleke’s WAEC/GCE certificates before Tribunal

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, produced Form CF001, containing WAEC-GCE certificate and Secondary School Testimonial of Gov. Ademola Adeleke before the Osun Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Osogbo.

    This was in compliance with the order of Justice Tertsea Kume, the Tribunal Chairman, on Nov. 25.

    Newsmen reports that Kume had ordered the National Chairman of INEC to produce Form CF001, after INEC in Osogbo office said the documents were not in it’s custody, but with its Headquarters in Abuja.

    Lead Counsel to INEC, Prof. Paul Ananaba, informed the court that the order given had been complied with and that the documents had been brought from Abuja by Mrs Joan Arabs, a Deputy Director.

    Arabs, thereafter, presented the documents to the court, which was admitted and afirmed that the documents had been produced in compliance to the order.

    However, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, Counsel to the petitioners (APC and Gboyega Oyetola), after going through the two pages documents, told the tribunal that the documents produced by INEC (Form CF001) were not legible and could not be used to prosecute their case.

    Fagbemi pointed out that they paid N305,000 for the documents and that the first document, West African Examination Council (WAEC) – General Certificate of Examination (GCE), does not have anything/result details on it and that only the signature at the bottom was legible.

    He also said that the second document, School Testimonial, obtained from Ede Muslim Grammar School by Adeleke, does not have the address or location of the school on it.

    Fagbemi told the court that the documents could not be used or managed by them, saying that they were not clear and legible.

    The petitioners’ counsel urged the tribunal to take note of their objections to the documents produced by INEC.

    Kume upheld the objection of the petitioners and ruled that the respondent (INEC) had not fully complied with the tribunal’s order to produce Form CF001, saying that the documents produced were not legible.

    The tribunal chairman then, ordered that INEC should produce a clearer and readable copies of the documents.

    INEC counsel, thereafter, asked the tribunal to allow it snap the documents in their custody in Abuja and forward same, so that the hearing could go on.

    Kume then granted the request and gave a break of one hour 30 minutes for INEC to get the documents.

    As the hearing continued after the break, Ananaba said INEC Abuja had made the screenshot of the copy of the documents, which he printed and presented to the tribunal.

    Kume, however, said that the copies were not better than what the INEC Deputy Director brought.

    After the arguments and submissions from the petitioners and respondents’ counsel, they agreed that the original file containing the Form CF001, in INEC custody in Abuja, be brought to before the tribunal next week.

    The tribunal chairman said it was unfortunate that the respondent (INEC) could brought uncleared and blurred copies of the documents requested by the petitioner.

    He said it was agreed that sittings shall be held week days, weekends and even, public holidays, from the on set of the Tribunal’s pre-hearing.

    Kume then adjourned next hearing to Dec. 3, asking INEC to produce clean and clear copies of the original file containing Form CF001.

    He said that if INEC failed to comply with the order, it would result or compel the tribunal to invoke its power.