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  • Gov Adeleke dissolves Osun State University Governing Council

    Gov Adeleke dissolves Osun State University Governing Council

    Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has dissolved the Governing Council of the State University, led by Mallam Yusuf Alli, SAN.

    The approval for the dissolution was contained in a letter issued by the State’s Head of Service, Leye Aina on Friday.

    It reads; “The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Osun State University with immediate effect.

    “While thanking the Council members for their selfless service and commitment to the University, the Governor equally appreciates them immensely for their contributions to the development of the University in particular and the State at large and wishes them the best in their future endeavours.”

    The Yusuf Alli, SAN, led council was first appointed by Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, re-appointed by his successor, Adegboyega Oyetola and was first retained by the present administration at inception before the decision to dissolve it.

  • BVAS has come to stay – Atiku

    BVAS has come to stay – Atiku

    Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has come to stay as a legal instrument for the accreditation and transmission of election results in Nigeria.

    Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the February 2023 election, said this in a statement by his Media Office in Abuja on Tuesday.

    It was in reaction to the Supreme Court’s affirmation of the victory of Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun in the state governorship election.

    Abubakar said that the introduction of technology in the conduct of elections in Nigeria was a progress that could not be reversed.

    “We are all witnesses to the copious references to the BVAS technology in coming up with this judgement.

    “The law governing our elections has truly brought power to the people, and those power mongering politicians who believe that they can freely subvert the inherent power of democracy now have their hopes dashed.”

    Abubakar urged Nigerians to take keen interest in the growth and development of democracy in the country.

    “We must not put the laws in our hands but remain vigilant because, as the saying goes, ‘eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.”

    Abubakar congratulated the people of Osun State for the affirmation of their collective mandate given to Adeleke.

  • How Osun APC received Supreme Court judgment

    How Osun APC received Supreme Court judgment

    The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says it receives the supreme court verdict which affirmed Gov. Ademola Adeleke, as the winner of  July 16, 2022 with calmness.

    This was stated by Tajudeen Lawal, the acting Chairman of  the party on Tuesday in Osogbo.

    Lawal said the  Supreme Court decisions were final, which could not be challenged in any other court of the land.

    He said that as a democratic  political body that solely believed in the rule of law, there was no way the party could fault the judgment of the Supreme Court as the highest court in the land,  “even though we are not happy with the judicial decision”.

    “While we are congratulating the beneficiary of the judgment, we make bold to state that we shall not be found wanting in playing our expected opposition roles to keep the government on its toes.

    “The members and supporters of our party should refuse to be downcast with the current political situation in the state as the nature of politics is that one does not  win all the times.

    “The prevailing condition of the winner(s) of today does not make him the perpetual winner, as the political office which was contested for is a tenured one for a period of four years after which we shall have the opportunity to slug it out with those who are rejoicing over today’s victory.

    “It is however, worthwhile to state that our party and our candidate, former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, might have lost the election as it was pronounced by the apex court of the land, but it is visible to the court of the public that they never lost the battle.

    “That Osun State is a common patrimony is the reason we are assuring the PDP and the government that we shall be meeting in the trenches when it is constitutionally ripe to do so.

    “The way forward for our party shall be made available to the esteemed members and supporters soonest,” Lawal said.

    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 people celebrate, PDP reacts over Adeleke’s victory at S’ Court

    Osun people celebrate, PDP reacts over Adeleke’s victory at S’ Court

    The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the judiciary for the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Supreme Court.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed the Court of Appeal’s ruling reinstating Adeleke as Governor of Osun State.

    The panel of Justices led by Justice John Okoro, while delivering the judgment prepared by Justice Emmanuel Agim, dismissed the appeal filed by Gboyega Oyetola for lacking in merit.

    The Supreme Court, thereby, upheld Adeleke as the duly elected Governor of the State at the July 16, 2022 Governorship poll.

    “The verdict of the Supreme Court, the highest court in our Country serves as the ultimate triumph of the Will of the people of Osun State as expressed at the Polling Units, in their resolve to free their State from oppressive, retrogressive and anti-people forces.

    “The judgment of the Supreme Court has further restored the confidence Nigerians repose in the institution of the Judiciary and the hope for the sustenance of democracy in our country,” reads a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Debo Ologunagba.

    While commending the Supreme Court for its courage in upholding justice and reaffirming the saying that “the Judiciary is the last hope of the common man”, the party as well congratulated Adeleke over the victory.

    “Our Party congratulates the good people of Osun State and restates its charge to Governor Adeleke to continue in his stride to reposition and rebuild the State in line with the people-oriented policies, programmes and manifesto of the PDP,” the statement reads.

    Osun election: Residents celebrate Supreme Court’s judgment affirming Adeleke winner

    Residents in their hundreds, on Tuesday, trooped into the streets of Osogbo, Ede and other major towns in Osun, singing and dancing, following the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Gov. Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the July 16 governorship election in the State.

    The residents were also seen in convoys of vehicles with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag at Dada Estate and Lameco round-about in Osogbo celebrating the supreme court verdict.

    In an interview with the NAN, a chieftain of PDP, Mr Adedeji Oluwafemi said that before the verdict of the court, he was optimistic that Adeleke would be declared winner.

    Oluwafemi said “the Court of Appeal judgement and the Supreme Court, which is the Apex court of the land have indeed restored hope to every Osun citizens.

    “With the conclusion of litigation, the governor will now settle down and focus on human and capital development that will add value to the state and lives of its people.

    “He has done credibly well since his inauguration as governor of Osun and I believe he will do better than what many expect.”

    Also, Mr Samuel Efunkunle, a PDP supporter, expressed happiness over the apex court judgement and prayed to God to grant Gov. Adeleke the required wisdom and knowledge to govern the state well.

    Efunkunle called for the support of all stakeholders in the state to ensure that the present administration does better than what had been down before.

    Similarly, Mrs Mary Ogundayo and Miss Comfort Adeyemi, both residents at Rinsayo Estate in Osogbo, thanked God for the supreme Court verdict that upheld Adeleke’svictory.

    The duo appealed to members of the opposition, especially the All Progressive Congress ( APC ) in the state, to join hands with Gov. Adeleke to ensure that the state attained heights of greatness.

    Some market women and men were as well seen gathered at the Dada Estate market, dancing and singing songs of happiness and joy over the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Gov. Ademola Adeleke’s victory.

  • BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Adeleke as Governor of Osun

    BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Adeleke as Governor of Osun

    The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the election of Ademola Adeleke as the Governor of Osun State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Supreme Court affirmed Governor Adeleke’s electoral victory on Tuesday.

    Delivering judgment, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal correctly reinstated Adeleke as Governor of Osun.

    The panel of Justices led by Justice John Okoro, while delivering the judgment prepared by Justice Emmanuel Agim, dismissed the appeal filed by Gboyega Oyetola for lacking in merit.

     

    Details later…

  • Adeleke vs Oyetola: Police warn trouble makers against causing trouble

    Adeleke vs Oyetola: Police warn trouble makers against causing trouble

    As the Supreme Court is getting prepared to give its judgment on the contested July 16, 2022,  governorship election in Osun state, the police have issued out warnings to people habouring thoughts of causing problems and creating scenes in the state after Supreme Court would have given its judgment.

    The military and the police have been stationed in strategic positions in the state to forstall the breakdown of law and order.

    Security personnel were observed at Old Garage, Olaiya Junction, Oke Fia and Alekuwodo area and Osogbo-Ikirun road -all within the Osogbo metropolis.

    Patrol vehicles of operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps were also observed along strategic routes within the state capital.

    Speaking to pressmen on the preparation of the police to ensure peace, the Osun command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, said security measures have been put in place to protect lives and property before and after the Apex Court has delivered its verdict on the governorship matter.

    Opalola, while warning against unruly behaviour, said the operatives have been properly briefed and would not tolerate any act that can infringe on other people’s right.

    She said, “We have put in place security measures to ensure the safety of lives and property. We won’t tolerate any act capable of causing disruption of peace. We have deployed to strategic locations across the state and we urge people to go about their normal business without any fear. People should respect other people’s rights.”

    In a similar vein, the Osun Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has said it was collaborating with other agencies to maintain peace before and after the Apex Court decided the Osun governorship case.

    It also said necessary security measures have been put in place to deal decisively with whosoever causes a breach of peace.

    A statement by the command spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, said the NSCDC boss in the state, Sunday Agboola, enjoined residents to cooperate with the security agents to ensure peace.

     

  • Osun governorship tussle: Supreme Court fixes date to deliver judgment

    Osun governorship tussle: Supreme Court fixes date to deliver judgment

    The Supreme Court on Monday fixed Tuesday to deliver judgment in the July 16 governorship election tussle in Osun State.

    A five-member panel of Justices led by Justice John Okoro fixed the after all the parties involved adopted their written briefs in the matter after.

    The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, had set aside the decision of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which nullified the election of Senator Ademola Adeleke as Governor of Osun State.

    Consequently, the Appellate Court affirmed Adeleke as the winner of the State’s governorship election of July, 2022.

    A three-member panel of the appellate court led by Justice Mohammed Shuaibu had unanimously overturned the earlier decision of the election petition tribunal which nullified the governor’s victory in January.

    The immediate-past governor of the state, Adegboyega Oyetola, who came second in the July 16, 2022 election, had filed a petition challenging Adeleke’s victory.

    The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo, which upheld the allegation of over-voting in the areas won by Adeleke, had declared Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the poll after deducting unlawful votes from the PDP’s scores.

    But Adeleke appealed against the lower court’s decision, urging the appellate court to set it aside and re-affirm his victory.

    Upholding Adeleke’s victory on Friday, the court of appeal held that the tribunal was wrong to reach the conclusion that there was over-voting during the state governorship election held on July 16, 2022.

    Shuaibu who prepared and read the lead decision said the burden of proving the allegations of over-voting lies squarely with Oyetola and the APC.

    “It is inconceivable to assume that the testimonies of the respondents’ witnesses had any probative value,” the appellate court held.

  • Osun governor, Adeleke appeals to FG to sign Sign Peace Corps Act into law

    Osun governor, Adeleke appeals to FG to sign Sign Peace Corps Act into law

    The Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke  has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Nigerian Peace Corps Establishment Act without delay.

    Governor Adeleke spoke during the passing out parade of the officers of the corps on Saturday in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, added that the act becoming law would ensure peace and unity in the country.

    According to him, the signing of the act into law would go a long way toward providing employment for a large number of unemployed youths, the governor said.

    “I call on the Nigerian Peace Corps to unite in forming a common front towards achieving the mandate upon which it is being established.

    “The new officer cadets should show discipline and focus when discharging their various duties anywhere they might be posted to.”

    The Commandant General of the Nigerian Peace Corps, Dr Mustapha Abubakar, thanked President Buhari for agreeing to give assent to the Nigerian Peace Corps Establishment Act.

    “I charge the new cadets to make time for personal development, which would go a long way in adding value to their services in the NPC,” he said.

    The Ooni of Ife had earlier donated land to the corps for its training school in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

  • FRSC returns N27.1 million to accident victim’s family

    FRSC returns N27.1 million to accident victim’s family

    The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu, has commended the patrol teams of Osun State command for returning N27.1 million recovered from an accident scene.

    This is contained in a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem on Sunday in Abuja.

    The Corps Marshal expressed satisfaction over the good conduct, honesty and sense of patriotism exhibited by the personnel.

    Biu, who applauded them, said the team did not only show professionalism in doing their job but also ensured that integrity of the Corps was protected and promoted at the highest level.

    He explained that the recovered amount was returned in the presence of the DPO Ipetu-Ijesa, Seriki Owena, Ilesa of  Benin and the head of the  Hausa community.

    He commended the patrol team and the entire personnel in the  Osun Command, assuring them of continued welfare to the staff across the county.

    “I want to commend the entire team for being patriotic, honest, efficient and professional in delivering the mandate of the FRSC.

    ”This act they showed would never be forgotten as it is considered a great service to humanity.

    “I  charge every officer to emulate this character exhibited by the team, as good deeds pay off, the road is patient but does not forgive,” he said.

    The FRSC boss who lamented over the crash, said it would have been avoided if the motorists had adhered strictly to traffic rules and regulations.

    The  Marshal said that the multiple road accidents in Ipetu Ijesa, in Oriade Local Government Area of the state had claimed six lives while seven others sustained various injuries.

    Biu, however, urged motorists to comply with the traffic rules and regulations to avoid crashes, especially during the Easter celebration.

    He assured that the Corps would continue to ensure the safety of lives and property while reiterating the commitment of the FRSC in making the road safe for all.

    Two commercial vehicles were involved in the accident and the crash was attributed to dangerous driving and speeding.

    Seven people were injured while six others died.

    The injured were taken to Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, while corpses of the deceased were deposited at the same hospital morgue.

  • Easter: Osun Govt offers indigenes free train ride from Lagos

    Easter: Osun Govt offers indigenes free train ride from Lagos

    The Osun Government on Wednesday announced a free train ride for its indigenes willing to travel from Lagos to Osogbo during the Easter.

    This is contained in a statement by Malam Olawale Rasheed, the Spokesperson to Gov. Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday in Osogbo.

    The state government said that the free train service will depart the Iddo-Terminus in Lagos on Thursday by 10am, with stop-overs at designated train stations in Ogun and Oyo States to pick passengers.

    It said the train is expected to arrive at the Nelson Mandela Park Train Station at Osogbo by 6p.m, while the return trip from Osogbo to Lagos will be on Monday by 10a.m.

    The Imole Free Train Service, the government said, is designed to provide relief to citizens of the state travelling home to celebrate with their loved ones.

    The state government enjoined citizens to maximise the advantage the free train ride offers them to visit home and enjoy the celebration.