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  • Ex-govs, deputies can go with official vehicles – Osun Speaker replies Adeleke

    Ex-govs, deputies can go with official vehicles – Osun Speaker replies Adeleke

    Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, on Wednesday said the state law empowers governors, their deputies, and some top public officials to go with their official vehicles when they retire from office.

    Owoeye made this known during plenary while reacting to the call made by Gov. Ademola Adeleke, asking the former governor Gboyega Oyetola, his deputy, cabinet members, and some public office holders who served under the previous administration, to return the official vehicles in their custody.

    The speaker said, according to the State Public Office Holders (payment of pension and severance packages) Bill 2018, signed into law in 2019, the former governor is empowered to go away with his official vehicles.

    He, however, invited the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Teslim Igbalaye, and the state Chief of Staff, Mr. Kasim Akinleye, to come for a holistic discussion on the matter.

    “I want to call on the SSG and Chief of Staff to let us discuss this matter holistically.

    “Apart from the fact that we have a Public Office Holders (payment of pension and severance packages) Law, that was passed in 2019,  I will not say anything further until I see the SSG and Chief of Staff.

    “Both of them are not summoned to appear before the Assembly, but to let us come together for discussion.

    “There are so many things we can settle without denting the image of anybody,” the speaker said.

    Similarly, the speaker said the issue of the total debt profile of the state was being investigated by a 10-man committee of the Assembly, empowered by Sections 128 and 129 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999).

    He said the sections of the constitution allow the Assembly to investigate further, the real debt profile of the state, which the Assembly initiated on Dec. 21, 2022.

  • Gov. Adeleke vows to recover monies owed by mining operators

    Gov. Adeleke vows to recover monies owed by mining operators

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Monday said his administration would recover all monies owed by mining/gold companies operating in state fields.

    Adeleke said this on the sideline of the inauguration of solid minieral sector committee in Osogbo.

    He said the state had no record of any payment made by Segilola and other mining companies.

    The governor, had earlier in the day, in a press statement through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Teslim Igbalaye, appointed Mr Sola Adewumi as Chairman , Revenue Committee, and Mr Samuel Ojedokun, Chairman, Solid Minerals Committee.

    The full list of the committee members are; Mr Samuel Oyedokun; Bola Ojofeitumi; Mr Hashim Abioye; Prof. Lukman Jumoda; and Ajeigbe Seun.

    Others are Mr Kolapo Alimi; Mrs Felicia Adeniran; Mrs Omolade Adiamo; Mr Akin Odejobi; Mr Lukman Ijiwoye; and Mr Gani Olaoluwa .

    He said the state would beam strong searchlight on the solid mineral sector, especially the activities of Segilola company, and other similar companies, operating in Osun gold fields.

    “Osun according to extant laws is entitled to 13 per cent derivation from every ounce of gold extracted from our gold and other solid mineral fields.

    “Segilola and other operating companies are expected by law to pay 13 per cent derivation on value of gold and other solid minerals produced in the last 25 years,” the governor said.

    The governor noted that the state had been subjected to intense environmental degradation, arising from activities of mining companies.

    “River Osun has been polluted and our people are dying, as related sicknesses are spreading. These are sad realities which none of the mining companies has raised a finger to address.

    “My administration will insist on the companies, paying for the cleaning up of our rivers and environment,” Adeleke said.

    He explained that his administration would ensure that cleaning up of environment was going to be a continuous exercise, and the resulting expenditure to be borne by the mining companies.

    Speaking on the mining asset, the governor said measures were on to conduct an audit of Osun assets in the mining sector.

    “All state mining licences already diverted to private possession must be fully recovered and illegal mining activities stopped.

    “Also, illegal mining syndicates will be arrested and prosecuted.

    Adeleke warned that denying Osun of its legitimate revenue, through refusal to pay derivation and also polluting the state environment with impunity, would not continue under his watch.

    He said the mandate of the inaugural committee include among others; to recover all money due to Osun from mining companies, based on derivation platform and pollution cleaning fund.

    ”You are to take inventory of Osun mining and quarry licences and ensure recovery of any licence already converted into private hands.

    ”Also , you are expected to proffer workable solution to addressing the challenges facing the mining sector as related to polluting our environment and rivers,” he said

    The committee has 14 days to submit its interim report to the state government.

  • Osun PDP stalwart petitions AIG, alleges threat to his life by Adeleke’s loyalists

    Osun PDP stalwart petitions AIG, alleges threat to his life by Adeleke’s loyalists

    A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Osun State, Akin Adeyi has petitioned the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone XI over alleged threat to life by loyalists of Governor Ademola Adeleke.

    The PDP chieftain, in a petition titled, “Re: Threat to my life- Save my soul” addressed to the police which was copied to DSS, noted that he has petitioned the agencies before over threat to his life.

    According to him: “I am compelled to write for the second time in this year to seek for the protection of the Osun State police command and the DSS over several sponsored assaults and threat to my life by some privileged people in the state.

    “It is a fact that I exercised my right as a member of the People’s Democratic Party early 2021 when I approached the PDP Governorship Aspirants Screening Appeal Committee with a petition against the academic qualifications and records of Senator Ademola Adeleke.

  • Osun 2022: Appeal Court validates Oyetola’s nomination, dismisses PDP’s case

    Osun 2022: Appeal Court validates Oyetola’s nomination, dismisses PDP’s case

    The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the candidature and nomination of the governorship candidate of APC in the July 16 governorship election in Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, and his running mate, Benedict Alabi.

    Oyetola and Alabi are the immediate past governor and deputy governor of Osun.

    The court set aside the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, nullifying the nomination of Oyetola and Alabi as the APC governorship and deputy governorship candidates.

    A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had on Sept. 30 nullified the nomination of Oyetola and his running mate, Alabi.

    The nullification was on the grounds that Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, who submitted their names to INEC, violated the provisions of Section 183 of the Constitution and Section 82 (3) of the Electoral Act, 2022.

    In his judgment, Justice Emeka Nwite agreed with the submissions of the Plaintiff’s counsel and declared as null and void the nomination of Oyetola and Alabi by the APC.

    The PDP through its counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, had in the suit dragged Buni and four others before the court challenging the nomination and sponsorship of Oyetola and his running mate as the duly nominated candidates of the APC.

    But the Appeal Court in Abuja, on Friday, in appeal no: CA/ABJ/CV/1099/2022 between Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola & Anor v PDP & Ors, authenticated the nomination of the duo.

    In allowing the appeal filed by Oyetola and his party, APC, the Court of Appeal held that the outcome of a governorship primary is a collective decision of a party through its congress.

    It said constitutional challenge or deformity of any officer of the party cannot render it illegal.

    The court, therefore, held that notwithstanding the defects in the letter forwarding the nomination and sponsorship of Oyetola and his running mate to INEC, the fact that they emerged from a valid primary cannot be ruled out.

    It maintained that the defect of Buni signing the letter conveying the nomination of the appellants cannot be a ground to reject the results and desire of the party’s primary election.

    Regarding the question of immunity of Buni, who submitted the nomination of the appellants to INEC, the court equally held that Buni cannot be sued because the immunity enjoyed by him protected him against civil and criminal suits.

    The court questioned Nwite for his failure not to consider a classical precedent judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Jegede v INEC before he arrived at his judgment.

    It also awarded the cost of N200,000 in favour of the appellants.

  • STRANGE! OSIEC reacts to Court verdict that nullified Osun LG Elections, says it won’t appeal

    STRANGE! OSIEC reacts to Court verdict that nullified Osun LG Elections, says it won’t appeal

     

    Following the nullification of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission’s (OSIEC) Local Government Elections on October 15, 2022, by a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo last week Friday, the commission said on Monday that it has complied with the court verdict without appealing the judgement.

    The election was declared null and void in the case FHCOSCS942022 involving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vs the Independent National Electoral Commission on the grounds that the OSIEC did not strictly follow the provisions of Section 24 of the OSIEC Law, 2022 and Section 28 of the Electoral Act 2022, which require the commission to provide 360 days’ notice before the election.

    In response to the ruling, the Executive Secretary of OSIEC, Mr. Adedapo Ayodeji Adejumo, simply stated, “the commission hereby announces its decision not to appeal the decision of the Federal High Court, Osogbo.”

    According to him, the decision of the commission is coming against the backdrop of OSIEC’s failure to follow strictly the provisions of section 24 of OSIEC Law, 2022 and Section 28 of the Electoral Act 2022, which mandate the Commission to give a notice of 360 days before the conduct of the election.

    “In view of this, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) aligns perfectly with the decision of the Federal High Court, Osogbo as the elections stand nullified.

    “Consequently, the Certificates of Return already issued to the purportedly elected Chairmen and Councillors are hereby withdrawn with immediate effect.”

  • Osun: New sheriff in town, Gov Adeleke dethrones monarchs

    Osun: New sheriff in town, Gov Adeleke dethrones monarchs

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun, on Monday, issued six executive orders reversing appointments made by former governor Gboyega Oyetola, including appointments of workers and installation of traditional rulers.

    This is contained in a statement by his Spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed.

    The governor signed the executive orders on Monday, including an order freezing all the State Government accounts in all banks and other financial institutions.

    “The six executive orders to take immediate effect.

    “The orders cover chieftaincy matters, appointments issues, setting up of review panel, staff audit and employment matters.” he said.

    Others he said are for the immediate freezing of all the state government accounts in all banks and other financial institutions, order on Staff Audit – All Heads of Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Commissions, Boards and Parastatals of Osun State Government are directed to carry out immediate staff audit of the actual number of workers in their establishments as at July 17, 2022.

    The governor said all heads of agencies and parastatals are to file a report to the Office of the Chief of Staff to the Governor stating the full details and position/designation of each of the staff on the forwarded list, within seven working days from the date of the Executive order, using the Oath of Fidelity Template.

    The governor also nullified all employments in the service of Osun State Government made in any capacity into any capacity in all the Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Commissions, Boards and Parastatals after July 17.

    The governor also said all appointments in the service of Osun State Government made in any capacity into any capacity in all the Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Commissions, Boards and Parastatals after July 17, 2022 be and are reversed.

    The governor further said all appointments of traditional rulers made by Osun State Government after July 17, 2022, to be reviewed to ensure there was strict compliance with due process of chieftaincy declarations and native law, custom, and tradition relating to such chieftaincies.

    “In the case of Ikirun, Iree, and Igbajo, to avoid further breakdown of law and order, the appointments of Akinrun of Ikinrun, Aree of Ire, and Owa of Igbajo are hereby put on hold pending review.

    “Subsequently, the palaces of Akinrun of Ikirun, Aree of Iree, and Owa of Igbajo should remain unoccupied, while security agencies are hereby ordered to take charge,” he said.

    The governor said in line with the executive orders two, three, four, and five, the state government has ordered the setting-up of review committees on Staff audit/appointments/promotions, State assets inventory and recovery, Contractors/MoUs/agreements, and d. Chieftaincy matters/appointments of traditional rulers

  • BREAKING: Adeleke drops another missile, fires OSIEC Chairman, others

    BREAKING: Adeleke drops another missile, fires OSIEC Chairman, others

    Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has dropped another missile within 24hours of assuming office as he fires OSIEC chairman and others.

    The new sheriff has directed the immediate suspension of the Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC), Mr. Segun Oladitan.

    Others suspended alongside Oladitan include; Mr. Yusuf Oyeniran, Alhaja Suibat Adubi, Prince Yinka Ajiboye, Mrs. Abosede Omibeku, Mr. Dosu Gidigbi and Mr. Wahab Adewoyin.

    In a statement by Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson to Governor Adeleke, the state governor directed immediate suspension sequence to several petitions bothering on financial impropriety, among Others.

    The statement read in in part;
    “This suspension is sequel to several petitions bothering on financial impropriety, dereliction of duty, absenteeism and abuse of office against the said Chairman and members of the Commission.

  • PHOTOS: PDP flag bearer, Atiku, Govs Adeleke, Diri, others at inauguration of Osun Gov

    PHOTOS: PDP flag bearer, Atiku, Govs Adeleke, Diri, others at inauguration of Osun Gov

    PRESS RELEASE

    Pic 1: Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar raising the hand of the newly sworn-in governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, while the governors of Bayelsa, Duoye Diri (L); Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel and Atiku’s wife, Hajjia Titi Abubakar look during the inauguration of Governor Adeleke in Osogbo on Sunday.


    Pic 2: Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar (2nd R); newly sworn-in governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke; governors of Bayelsa, Duoye Diri (L); Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel during the inauguration of Governor Adeleke in Osogbo on Sunday.


    Signed:
    Atiku Media Office
    Osogbo
    27 November, 2022

  • Breaking: Dancing Gov-elect sworn in as Osun 6th elected Governor

    Breaking: Dancing Gov-elect sworn in as Osun 6th elected Governor

     

    The dancing Governor -Elect Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has been sworn-in as the 6th elected Governor of Osun, on Sunday morning.

    TheNewsGuru . com, (TNG) reports Adeleke became the Governor of Osun, after being administered the oaths of allegiance and office by the State’s Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Adepele-Ojo, before a mammoth crowd of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members, supporters and guests from all walks of life, at the Osogbo Township Stadium.

    Justice Adepele-Ojo, also administered the oaths on the new Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adegboyega Adewusi.

    The swearing-in ceremony is attended by dignitaries including the Presidential Candidate of the PDP and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, his wife, Titi, his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Governors of Akwa Ibom, Sokoto, Bayelsa, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu.

    It is also graced by traditional rulers led by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II.

    Details soon…

  • BREAKING: Outgoing Gov Oyetola appoints 30 Perm Secs in Osun [Full List]

    BREAKING: Outgoing Gov Oyetola appoints 30 Perm Secs in Osun [Full List]

    The outgoing Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has graciously approved the appointment of 30 Permanent Secretaries to fill the existing vacancies in the State Civil Service.

    Oyetola who has less than one week to vacate office as Governor.

    See list below:

    1 Engr. Kamoru A. Babalola
    2 Engr. S. O. Ajao
    3 Mr. M. A. K. Jimoh
    4 Mr. R. A. Popoola

    Dr. D. O. Ogunrinade
    6 Mrs. J. K. Odediran
    7 Mr. Oyesiku Adelu
    Mr. Babajide Falade
    Mrs. Funmilola Oyewole
    Mr. O.A. Ogundun
    Mrs. Bukola Aderibigbe
    Mrs. Taiwo Oladunjoye
    Dr.A. A Oni
    Mr. Lekan Babalola
    Mrs. Sola Akinsola
    Mr. K.N. Akintola
    Mr. J. S. Adekomi18 Mrs Jibola Falode
    19 Mis AY Esan
    Mrs C O Falade
    21) Mr C O Fasina
    Mrs Gbemisola Fayoyin
    23) Mr MA Olawale
    24 Mr SA Raji
    25 Pharmacist Kunle Adebayo
    26 Mr TO Akinwumi
    27) Mr Richard Oyegbami
    28 Mr Fatai Adekilekun
    Mr. M.O. Obidiya
    Engr. |. A Babalola
    In a release signed by Head of Service, Dr. Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade, said the swearing ceremony of the officers holds today, Thursday, 24th November, 2022 at the Local Government Service Commission hall at 4 00p.m.