Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Various commercial banks in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, witnessed an unusual influx of customers on Monday, as residents queued to deposit cash believed to have circulated widely during the just-concluded governorship election. The development, which occurred barely two days after the August 15 governorship poll, was observed at several bank […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Commissioner of Police (Election) in Osun State, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, has warned politicians and their supporters against any attempt to forcefully take over the affairs of Local Government Areas in the state. Erale issued the warning on Monday, saying the police would not tolerate any act of self-help or […]

The Olowu of Kuta, Oba Dr. Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, CON, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun State governorship election. In a congratulatory statement issued from his palace, the traditional ruler commended the governor for securing the renewed mandate of the people of Osun State. Oba Oyelude urged […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, urging him to sustain good governance and continue to meet the needs of the people of the state. Obasanjo made the call on Sunday night when he paid a surprise congratulatory visit to Adeleke at the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the renewed mandate as an opportunity to advance the development of the state. The Ooni, who is the Permanent Chairman of […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board (PHCDB) has congratulated the state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the governorship election held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The Board described Adeleke’s re-election as a reflection of the confidence and trust reposed in his administration by the people of the […]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed for peace and unity in Osun State after his re-election, even as the All Progressives Congress weighs its legal options after losing Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke was declared winner of the poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission after polling 511,067 votes to defeat the […]

INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, while addressing staff at the Osun State governorship election Situation Room. CREDIT: INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission has formally closed its Situation Room following the conclusion of the August 15 Osun State governorship election and the declaration of the result in the early hours of Sunday. The commission […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi’ Makinde and Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Photo: X | Seyi’ Makinde Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has congratulated his Osun State counterpart, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, saying the outcome of the governorship election reflected the will of the people. Makinde, in a brief message posted on his verified […]

Governor Ademola Adeleke during the press conference after he was declared as Osun State Governor Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has assured residents that he will not disappoint them following his re-election for a second term, promising to consolidate his achievements and correct his mistakes. Adeleke made the promise on Sunday during a press conference […]