Newly sworn-in Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has reversed all appointments made in the State at the twilight of the previous administration by his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, from July 7, 2022, till he left office.
The Governor, who was sworn-in yesterday, also ordered the immediate freezing of all accounts of the State with immediate effect. He said he would raise a committee to review all appointments and make recommendations.
Speaking after taking his oath of office at the Osogbo City Stadium, Adeleke said he was aware of the expectations of Osun residents, promising not to disappoint them. He also promised to transform education, security, healthcare, infrastructure, local government administration, judiciary, public service, among other sectors.
The Governor solicited the support of the people of the state, to deliver on his five point agenda to the people.
Recall that Oyetola appointed 30 permanent secretaries hours to the end of his tenure on Friday. He approved the appointment of Permanent Secretaries to fill the existing vacancies in the State Civil Service.
Adeleke has also reversed the Osun appellation from “The State of the Virtues” to “The State of the Living Spring”.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, PDP Presidential Candidate; Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Atiku’s running mate; PDP National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, were among the dignitaries in attendance at the swearing-in of the State governor.
