Tag: GOV ADELEKE

Remi Tinubu shuts down Gov. Adeleke on stage

Aminu Imam
Remi Tinubu Adeleke

…Threatens to turn-off his mic for singing Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, during her coronation ceremony as the Yeye Asiwaju Ile Oodua at the weekend, interrupted Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke’s speech, threatening to switch-off the microphone as he sang. Recall that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Sunday conferred the title of Yeye Asiwaju Ile Oodua on Mrs Tinubu during the 10th anniversary of his coronation. The title was previously held by the Late Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, the wife of the Late sage and…

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Osun Crisis: ‘Suspend LG polls’, Police tell Gov. Adeleke

Aminu Imam
Osun Police 2 Adeleke

Few hours before the local government elections in Osun State slated for today, the Nigeria Police Force has urged the Government to suspend the planned elections. The Police stated that joint intelligence assessments revealed that various groups, including political elements and other interested parties, were mobilising to instigate unrest, disrupt public peace, and undermine the democratic process. Recall that there has been tension in Osun fuelled by on-going disputes over local government administration, with the PDP and APC locked in a heated battle over the legitimacy of past and present…

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Osun: NBA rejects Adeleke’s acting Chief Judge

Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the removal of the Chief Judge of Osun, Justice Adepele Ojo, by Gov. Ademola Adeleke. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Akorede Lawal, the NBA said that it will not recognise Justice Olayinka Afolabi, the acting Chief Judge appointed by the governor. Lawal said that the NBA’s position was anchored on the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary. “The tenure of a judicial officer cannot and should not be subject to the mood…

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Osun: Gov. Adeleke imposes 24hr curfew on warring communities

Aminu Imam

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the warring communities of Ilobu, headquarters of Irepodun local government area, and Ifon, headquarters of Orolu Council, following the killings and destruction of property that trailed their communal clash. According to reports, eight people were killed and houses were razed during the clash between the two communities. Residents of the two communities also fled their homes to safe places. In a statement issued yesterday by the Commissioner of Information and Public Engagement and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the Osun…

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Osun Gov. Adeleke nominates two ex-Gov.’s allies, brother’s wife, 23 others as commissioner

Aminu Imam

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has nominated two allies of former Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, Barrister Kolapo Alimi, Olabiyi Odunlade and 23 others as commissioners. At the plenary of Osun Assembly yesterday, Speaker Adewale Egbedun announced Adeleke sent the nominees as commissioners and Special Advisers to the lawmakers. Two former Commissioners of former Governor Aregbesola made the list. They are: Barrister Kolapo Alimi, who was Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matter, and Biyi Odunlade, who served as Commissioner for Sport under Aregbesola. Adeleke also nominated the wife of…

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Newly Sworn-In Osun Gov. Adeleke directs heads of LGAs to take over from sacked council chairmen

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has directed career heads of Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Area Councils Development Areas (ACDAs) in the state to take control and charge of their councils from the sacked council chairmen and councillors. The directive is contained in a statement issued by Adeleke’s Spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed. Adeleke says the directive is with immediate effect. “Gov. Adeleke also directed the most senior career heads across all the local government areas, to take charge of their councils. “This is in compliance with the judgment of the Federal…

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