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The Imole Campaign Council, the group working for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed allegations linking the governor to an oath-taking video circulating online, describing the claim by the Osun APC as “laughable and defeatist.” In a statement on Friday signed by its Media Committee Chairman, Rep. Bamidele…
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The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on Friday called on politicians in Osun State to rein in their supporters and ensure the August 15 governorship election is conducted peacefully. Adams made the appeal in Osogbo during a reception organised by the Odua Peoples Congress for members and…
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The Osun State APC Governorship Campaign Council has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of resorting to “desperate vote-buying” through oath-taking videos, saying it confirms the governor’s imminent defeat in the August 15 election. The Council, in a statement on Friday, expressed concern over videos circulating on social media showing groups of…
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As part of efforts to strengthen grassroots support and mobilisation for the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, the National Secretary of the party, Senator Ajibola Basiru, on Friday, met with selected stakeholders across Wards 4 and 5 in Osogbo Local Government. In…
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Osun State Government has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to the Federal High Court in Abuja over the freezing of its Federal Statutory Allocation Account, demanding ₦2 billion as damages. Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Attorney General and the Accountant General, Jimi Bada (SAN), were the 2nd…
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The Olufon of Ifon-Osun, Oba Peter Akinyooye, has declared that culture remains a living force that heals communities and gives direction to leadership, and not a relic to be kept in a museum. The monarch stated this on Tuesday at the grand finale of the 2026 Odun Ade Orolu Cultural…
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A coalition of Muslim leaders under the aegis of the Concerned Muslim Stakeholders and League of Alfas in Osun State has questioned Governor Ademola Adeleke’s assertion that his administration has done more for Muslims than previous governments. The group also declared its support for the governorship ambition of the All…
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The Olojudo of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Jokotola, has dismissed reports of a crisis within the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, insisting that traditional rulers in the state remain united under the leadership of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Oba Jokotola made the clarification at the 2026…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on yesterday inaugurated the newly constructed Oke-Fia Flyover in Osogbo, calling on residents of the state to come out in large numbers and participate in the August 15 governorship election. The governor said voting remained the most powerful tool for sustaining democracy, urging eligible…
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The Inspector-General of police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has assured residents of Osun State of adequate police protection before, during and after the forthcoming governorship election, urging voters to come out en masse to exercise their franchise without fear. Disu gave the assurance amid concerns over rising political violence in the…
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