Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo A chieftain of the Accord Party, Timothy Folaranmi, popularly known as Timo Ejigbo, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election as a reflection of the confidence reposed in his administration by the people of Osun State. He said Adeleke’s victory was achieved through prayers, perseverance and the appreciation of the governor’s performance […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has confirmed the shooting and death of a 60-year-old man, Tajudeen Yusuf, at Itaolokan area of Osogbo, shortly after Governor Ademola Adeleke and his nephew, popular Nigerian musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, visited the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, at his palace. The development […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Gunmen suspected to be political thugs on Wednesday reportedly attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, shortly after he visited the traditional ruler of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanikpekun, at his palace. The incident allegedly occurred shortly after the governor received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied allegations that its governorship candidate in the August 15 election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, engaged in vote-buying, describing the claims as fabricated, baseless and unsupported by credible evidence. It also took a swipe at some prominent supporters of the Accord Party, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Senator Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has apologised for the tension generated by remarks attributed to him during the build-up to the August 15 governorship election in the state. Fadahunsi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had in a trending video made remarks […]

announces ₦500m fund for victims of recent political violence full scholarships by the Adeleke family up to university level for children, dependents of victims of recent election violence By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared to his people that now is the time to heal and unite Osun State which was […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned what it described as the alleged violent attacks on its members and supporters at Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of the state, five days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Ademola Adeleke winner of the August 15 […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has debunked reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) had entered into an electoral agreement with him to secure his re-election in the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Tuesday, he said there was no electoral deal, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Music megastar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he almost shed tears while watching the massive political mobilisation against his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, during the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. Davido said he was particularly moved by the decision of about 17 governors of the All Progressives Congress […]

By John Dike, Osogb Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over alleged post-election attacks on its members and supporters across the state, warning that continued violence could plunge Osun into a fresh crisis. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, four […]