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 OSUN  ILLEGAL LG CHAIRMEN IN CRIMINAL, LAWLESS DRAMA By Joshua Dolapo Osun is witnessing the theatre of the absurd, a film show where thieves are openly playing charity while law enforcers look on in complicity. The space is like a lawless society that permits criminals with proceeds of crimes to parade the streets so gleefully with a sense of impunity. Court-sacked council chairman with expired illegal tenure as at October 26, 2025 are today criminally spending local funds as they like with a supposed global bank providing cover and with law enforcement agents pretending and even collaborating with law breakers.  What manner of democracy is this for God's sake? A set of politicians removed from office by a subsisting court judgement admitted that their tenure lapsed by October last year through a sworn affidavit but refused to quit office supported by the police. They then proceeded to rubbish the constitution by applying for tenure extension while sitting tight in offi...

 Osogbo Rainstorms: Governor Adeleke Visits Victims, Grants University Scholarship to Son of a Deceased OSOGBO - 31/03/2026 - Osunstate.gov.ng  Governor Ademola Adeleke this afternoon visited victims of Osogbo rainstorms at the various hospitals in the capital city, offering prayers and support to the injured. The state Deputy governor, Prince Kola Adewusi had on the second day of the sad incident conducted on-the-spot assessment of the affected areas in company of members of the state executive council and emergency agency officials. Governor Adeleke followed up the earlier response by directly visiting the victims at the Asubiaro hospital, Osun State University Teaching Hospital and the police barracks around Oke Fia, Osogbo. At the Asubiaro hospital, staff and patients trooped out to welcome the governor, expressing surprise at the visitation. The governor commiserated with the victims and also condoled with patients who are being treated for various illnesses. At the Asubi...

  Osun 2026: Our Vote, Our Power, Our Future By Comrade Samakin Abdul-Jeleel Abiodun Osun State stands at a defining moment in its political journey. For the first time in our history, we have a rare opportunity to strengthen democracy by making a bold and conscious choice; one that reflects our political awareness, courage, and commitment to progress. The Accord Party has never governed Osun State. Yet, this is not a limitation, it is an opportunity. An opportunity for the people of Osun to prove that democracy is not about routine, but about choice; not about pressure, but about conviction. We are a people who are enlightened, politically conscious, and unafraid to chart a new course when necessary. As the 2026 governorship election approaches, one truth remains clear: the power belongs to the people. Osun voters are not ignorant, neither are they easily swayed. We are informed, we are observant, and we understand what good governance looks like. We have seen different administra...

 Osun Govt Appoints Prince Tajudeen Olanrewaju as new Akire of Ikire  ●Prince Tijani Feyi Ademola as Aladodo of Adodo in Atakumosa East LG,  ●Prince (Dr) Jacob Adetayo Haastrup as Olumobi of Imobi - ijesa, Atakumosa East LG. ●The elevation of new Obas from Ile Ife, Osogbo and Ijesha traditional councils. Osogbo - 27/03/2026 - Osunstate.gov.ng  The Osun state government has approved the appointment of Prince Tajudeen Olanrewaju as the new Akire of Ikire following the demise of  Oba Olatunde Falabi, Lambeloye III on 27th February, 2026.  At a State Executive Council meeting held today at Osogbo, the council presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke, deliberated on the detailed memo submitted by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and approved the recommendations in line with extant laws and terms of settlement agreed to by the five Ruling Houses. It is pertinent to mention that the stool of Akire of Ikire generated crisis in the year 2021...

  Ambo in Fresh Certificate, Name Scandal as APP Drags APC Candidate to Court A major political storm has erupted ahead of the Osun State governorship election as the Action Peoples Party (APP) has dragged the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, before the Federal High Court in Osogbo over explosive allegations bordering on certificate irregularities and identity manipulation. In court documents sighted, the APP accused the APC flagbearer of submitting questionable credentials to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), raising serious concerns about his qualification to contest the election. At the heart of the controversy is a troubling name discrepancy. The affidavit alleges that Oyebamiji used the name “Munirudeen” in an official Federal Government appointment, a name which, according to the suit, does not appear on any of his known academic records or personal documents. The party further claimed that the APC candidate served as M...

 ‘AKOTILETA’ LEGACY: OSUN APC MUST ANSWER FOR SELLING LAUTECH OSOGBO – 23/03/2026 - Osunstate.gov.ng The Government Media Centre condemns in the strongest possible terms the reckless, greedy, and utterly “akotileta” actions of Osun APC; the political gang that starved, abused, and ultimately sold out Osun’s stake in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. A party that sold our common matrimony is not ashamed to question a government that solidify the Osun state university, the make University of Ilesa a thriving institution and that upgraded Osun infrastructure through multi-billion naira investment Let us be blunt, LAUTECH did not collapse overnight. It was deliberately strangled of funds, mismanaged, and abandoned over years by a government more interested in lining their personal pockets than educating our youth. Osun under APC owned subventions. Workers went unpaid for months and years, allowances and entitlements ignored, all on public record. Osun APC ganged up against the ...

 STOP EMBARRASSING PRESIDENT TINUBU, ACCORD MEDIA CENTRE TASKS AMBO/OYETOLA Both the Marine Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, should stop embarrassing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by their divisive and cantankerous conduct, their legacies of failure while in government, their disgusting public service records, and their destruction of their own party platform through arrogance and incompetence. As the days pass by, the minister and his handpicked candidate act increasingly like bulls in a china shop, like a dethroned king still acting like the owner of the palace, and like an unwanted man in town still attempting to sing in the town square. After failing re-election due to failure and incompetence, the minister disruptively forced a lackey on Osun APC as a candidate and started fighting everybody who is clearly a supporter of President Tinubu and who commands strong support in their vario...

  PRESS STATEMENT ADELEKE GENERAL SUMMIT CONVENES EMERGENCY MEETING, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ACCORD MEMBERSHIP DRIVE …Pledges Strong Support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Re-election Bid EDE - 18/03/2026 The Adeleke General Summit yesterday, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, convened an emergency meeting, commencing at 3:45 PM, with a renewed focus on strengthening the Accord Party membership registration drive and consolidating grassroots structures across the state. The meeting was formally declared open by the BOT Chairman, Honourable Lukman Afolabi, who warmly welcomed members and commended the  dedication demonstrated by the various support groups toward the continued growth and success of the movement. In his address, he highlighted the urgency of intensified engagement, emphasizing that only through collective commitment, strategic mobilization, and unity of purpose can the desired victory be achieved in the forthcoming 2026 Governorship election. He reiterated that the re-el...

 BREAKING!  Oyetola/Ambo Caucus Finalises Legislative Candidates’ List at Secret Meeting in Saudi Arabia The forthcoming State and National Assembly primaries of the Osun APC may be nothing more than a rubber stamp exercise, similar to what played out during the gubernatorial primaries. This follows reports that the Oyetola/Ambo caucus of the party, at a meeting held on Tuesday morning in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, adopted a list of aspirants for primaries that are yet to be conducted. An highly reliable source at the Mecca meeting disclosed that, out of the 26 State Assembly seats, 25 Candidates were handpicked by Oyetola, while Ambo submitted the one for his State Constituency. Oyetola is also reported to have nominated the nine House of Representatives candidates and the three Senatorial candidates. More details shortly.

 False Allegations Against Chief of Staff: Akin Adeyi Faces Cyber-Crime & Defamation Actions - Government Media Centre  For leveling unfounded falsehood and fake news against Hon. Kazeem Akinleye, the Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mr Akin Adeyi will soon answer for his cyber-crime and defamation of character in the law court. We affirm that there is no truth in the concoction of lies cobbled together by Adeyi, the serial cyber stalker of the All Progressives Congress(APC). The evil agenda of Mr Adeyi is to set the Timi Palace against the Adeleke family, an agenda that has miserably failed because the palace, the Ede mainstream and grassroots are united in their support for Governor Ademola Adeleke. We further refute the defamatory fake news about land allocation as the genesis of the recent Ede face off.  Neither the Chief of Staff, Hon. Kazeem Akinleye nor his wife or family members are involved in any land allocation controversy. The fact behind the in...

 Ignore APC Fake News over Accord Membership Registration – Osun Accord Chairman The attention of the Accord has been drawn to yet another round of unfortunate misinformation being circulated by the Osun APC regarding the ongoing electronic membership registration of the Accord in the state. Contrary to the false narrative being pushed, Osun Accord's registration is progressing with thousands of new members registering across the state. As a political party, Accord is having organic registration which is swelling by the day, reflecting genuine grassroots acceptance and growing confidence in the party’s vision. It is important to state clearly that Accord's exercise is not like the padded figures Osun APC is parading. The APC’s claims are nothing more than inflated propaganda, a paper-thin attempt to distract from their failing politics.  Real people are signing up out of conviction, not coercion or manipulation, and this explains the consistent, day-by-day growth being recorde...

 Accord Condemns Osun APC Sponsored Attacks on Elder John Oyadeji Osun state chapter of the Accord has strongly condemned recent attacks on Elder John Oyadeji who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the ruling party in the state. The party in a statement from its media centre accused the Osun APC of responsibility for the incident, describing it as “an assault on freedom of association and democratic choice” Warning against political violence, the party noted that Elder Oyadeji of the popular Oyadeji family of Ada, Boripe Local Government recently defected to the Accord alongside other top leaders from Iragbiji and other towns in the home local government of Marine Minister, Gboyega Oyetola. Other leaders who defected alongside Elder Oyadeji include Alh. Kareem Afolabi, former Chairman of Boripe Local Government and Former Chairman, APC Elders Caucus, Iragbiji; Hon. Ademola Oyeleke, former Councilor, Ward 01, Iragbiji; Dr. Fakorede Ibikunle from Ada; Hon. ...

  PRESS RELEASE Alimi Employment Beneficiaries Distribute Food Items, Endorse Governor Ademola Adeleke for Second Term ERIN-OSUN – 15/03/2026 In a show of gratitude and compassion, a forum known as the Alimi Employment Beneficiaries on Sunday distributed food items to widows and other vulnerable members of the community in Erin-Osun. The beneficiaries of the outreach were drawn from Erin-Osun, Ifon, and Ilobu. Speaking during the distribution exercise, representatives of the forum explained that the initiative was inspired by two major reasons. Firstly, they expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for the rare privilege of securing employment through the support and efforts of Barrister Kolapo Alimi. Secondly, they noted that the gathering also provided an opportunity to offer prayers for Oluomo Kolapo Alimi in appreciation of his impactful service to humanity through various public offices he has held. According to them, while serving as Commissioner for Local Government an...

  ACCORD QUESTIONS AMBO OVER 33 UNANSWERED POSERS Osun State ruling party, the Accord has queried the silence of Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressive Congress (APC) over the 30 questions posed to him by the state Government Media Centre, describing the attempt to evade the questions as both  “a confession of guilt and acceptance of defeat” In a statement issued on Friday morning, the party harshly criticised Mr Oyebamiji for dogding his past and his records of state service documented in government archives, declaring that “any candidate dogding serious questions about his service records is not fit to govern Osun state. “The AMBO Media asked Governor Adeleke 18 questions. Verifiable answers were provided within hours. The Government Media Centre then raised 30 questions, 72 hours have passed and Mr Oyebamiji is still silent. “Our governorship candidate, Governor Adeleke has also reeled out more than 30 achievements in various sectors of the state economy. Our upgraded Five P...

 Gov Adeleke Approves Conduct of 2026 Promotion Examinations  OSOGBO - 11/03/3026 - Osunstate.gov.ng  Governor Ademola Adeleke has again demonstrated commitment to workers’ welfare by approving the conduct of the 2026 staff promotion exercises across the entire public service of the state. Accordingly, the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina has directed the immediate commencement of the exercise by the affected agencies of government across the state. The Head of Service recalled that, immediately the governor came on board in November 2022, he cleared the arrears of promotion on ground, including their cash backing, thereby restoring the lost confidence of public servants in the bureaucratic system. He further emphasised that since 2023, promotion of workers and other allied establishments matters have continued unabated as at when due with  financial backing.  For smooth conduct of the exercises, he further directed those in charge of the exercises to leave ...

  Why I Deserve Second Term – Governor Adeleke Declares OSOGBO – 11/03/2026 – Osunstate.gov.ng Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has declared that his administration’s record of performance and fulfilment of electoral promises justifies a second term in office. The Governor made the declaration while hosting a delegation of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS), Osun State Council, during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Osogbo. The delegation was led by the National Vice President of the society, Asiwaju Justice Adeigbe (Rtd), alongside the Chairman of the Osun State chapter, Chief Daud Oladapo.  Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the State Secretary of the society, Dr Afeez Akande, praised the Governor’s performance and pledged the support of the organisation for the continuity of the administration. “We have been following what you are doing and your track records. You are wonderful and you are marvellous in our eyes. The monume...

 30 QUESTIONS FOR BOLA OYEBAMIJI  As the governorship campaign kicks off today, the Government Media Centre has raised 30 questions the governorship candidate of the APC must answer.  We particularly urge Mr Bola Oyebamiji to come clean on the questions as they touch on his past records at Osun Investment management agency,his time as commissioner for Finance and his stint as the boss of Maritime Inland Waterways.  1.As the head of Osun State Investment Company (OSICOL), why did you superintend over the liquidation, sales and off-loading of state properties in Lagos and Abuja without proper accountability and compliance with due process? 2. If you were acting under directive, why did you not resign instead of implementing processes that rubbed the state of valuable assets? 3. As OSICOL boss, Osun investments across sectors were under your watch. Why was Osun mining investments, especially the Segilola project, were managed in ways that deprived the state of its right...

  23 Powerpoints: Oyebamiji’s Responses Raise More Questions Than Answers About his Records  Our attention has been drawn to the incoherent response issued by the AMBO Media Fronts following the statement outlining cogent concerns about the public records of the APC governorship candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, and the reasons he remains ineligible to govern Osun State. Ordinarily, a political statement filled with exaggerations, selective memories, and recycled talking points would not deserve a response. However, because the AMBO team has deliberately attempted to mislead the public on key governance issues, it has become necessary to restate the facts. It is particularly revealing that instead of addressing the serious questions raised about Mr. Oyebamiji’s public record, his media team  resorted to compiling a list of diversionary questions about governance. What is wrong in raising questions about the service records and antecedents of someone who aspire to lead this gr...

 23 Reasons Bola Oyebamiji Is Not Fit to Be Osun Governor OSOGBO - 09/03/2026 - Osunstate.gov.ng The Osun State Governor’s Office has fired a major salvo at the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, listing 23 reasons he is not fit to be Governor of Osun State. In a direct onslaught that will dictate the tone of the state governorship campaign, the Governor’s Office, through the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the records and performance of Governor Ademola Adeleke are well known to the public, declaring that “it is time to expose why the APC candidate is not fit for the governorship.” “The APC candidate has three broad records on which his qualifications, competency, and suitability for the governorship can be assessed. Going by those three spaces, the candidate failed all the tests by all accounts. “Mr. Governor will be opening up details of each of the points from March 11 when the campaigns will officially star...

 Former Oriade LG Chairman Taiwo Fatiregun Dumps APC for Accord Party* Former Chairman of Oriade Local Government, Taiwo Fatiregun, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his decision to join the Accord Party, citing what he described as the party’s departure from democratic principles and the marginalization of loyal members. ‎Fatiregun made the announcement in a statement shared on his official Facebook page, where he said the decision followed a long period of reflection and consultations with political associates and supporters. ‎According to him, the APC under its current leadership has drifted from the ideals of internal democracy and has allegedly been hijacked by a few individuals who control the party’s structure for personal interests, leaving many dedicated members sidelined. ‎The former council chairman, who served Oriade Local Government during the administration of former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola, said he could not contin...

 A Response to Dr. Dipo Awojide on Education Reform in Osun State Public policy benefits from informed criticism. However, criticism must meet the basic standards of intellectual honesty, contextual awareness, and institutional literacy.  The recent commentary by Dipo Awojide on the education sector in Osun State falls short on these counts. At first glance, the intervention appears to be a policy critique. On closer reading, however, it is largely a rhetorical construction built on partial facts, administrative simplifications, and a disregard for the institutional realities of public sector reform. 1. Administrative Rectification Is Not “Teacher Sacking” One of the central claims repeated in the commentary is that the current administration arbitrarily “sacked 1,500 teachers.” This framing is misleading. What occurred was the review of last-minute recruitments conducted during the closing phase of the previous administration. Such recruitments are routinely subjected to lega...

  PRESS RELEASE  OSSG RELEASES NAMES OF FIRST BATCH OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR TEACHERS RECRUITMENT ● SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS TO COLLECT THEIR LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT ON MONDAY  OSOGBO – 06/03/2026 – Osunstate.gov.ng Osun State Government has released the names of the first batch of successful applicants for immediate recruitment into both public primary and secondary schools in the state. Accordingly, it has directed the successful applicants to check their names online or at the government approved designated offices like the Osun State Civil Service Commission, Ministry of Education, Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and SUBEB headquarters, all in Osogbo, the Osun State capital . Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi made the announcement in a press statement issued in Oshogbo, the Osun State capital where he announced that all the successful applicants will collect their letters of appointment beginning from Monday, 9th of March,...

  Enough of Oyetola's Delusion about Imposing a Lackey @Public Interest Media Osun is one of the most literate, and highly advanced states in Nigeria. The State of the Living Spring boasts of accomplished professionals, and great souls operating in every corner of the world. A man who failed as a Governor cannot impose or decide who governs this precious state. Nigeria has produced great leaders of note, marked by their compassion for the people, their unparalleled delivery of democratic dividends, their commitment to democratic ethos, and their commendable innovation in governance. This category of leaders earns citizens' confidence and trust when it comes to succession or leadership choices. Mr Oyetola does not fall into that category. As a Governor, he failed across sectors, where he demonstrated lack of innovation and pattern of anti-people conducts, policies, and programmes. While he was imposed in 2018 under an openly rigged election, he failed to redeem himself by runnin...

  Osun and the Rising Coalition Against Oyetola / Oyebamiji Six months to the Osun guber contest, certain facts are worth reiterating ahead of the battle royale. Bola Oyebamiji is realistically not the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) but rather the handpicked choice of Marine Minister, Gboyega Oyetola. Don't claim to know the above already; don't simply dismiss that fact. It is not enough to know that worthy sons of Osun were rubbished by the minister with arrogant impunity. We should know that the implications of that democratic arrogance on the forthcoming race are huge. If a candidate is that of one leader rather than that of a collective, the colour and character of the contest change dramatically. One can say today, without equivocation, that Mr. Oyebamiji is a candidate of the minute minority within Osun APC. By implication, the Ikire man's approval rating among APC rank and file is less than 30 percent. Election is about collective action; every vote ...