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Adeleke Confident of Osun Victory as Election Tension Rises

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed confidence in victory in the August 15 governorship election, provided it is conducted freely and fairly.

Speaking on Monday during his re-election campaign in Osogbo, the governor said he was confident of winning with God on his side, so long as the election was free and fair.

Alleging that members of the Accord Party were being k!lled, Adeleke appealed to President Bola Tinubu to direct the police to act professionally and impartially during the election.

He said the President needed to be aware of what was happening in Osun, describing the k!lling of his supporters and appealing to him as a father figure to intervene.

He vowed that his party would not accept any attempt to rig the election, urging the President not to allow innocent people to be k!lled and to ensure the police remained neutral.

He further reminded Tinubu of his own role in Nigeria’s democratic struggle, urging him not to allow anyone to undermine it, and noted that the international community would be watching the election as a test ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Adeleke also urged the electorate to turn out en masse on election day to vote for him, calling on his supporters to come out on 15 August and defend their votes until results are declared.

He said he was ready for the election, describing the process as a revolution to be won through the ballot box.

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Adeleke Alleges 60 Osun Accord Leaders Were Moved to Abuja Prisons

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke claims that despite the presence of federal and state courts in Osun, more than 60 Accord Party leaders were arrested and sent to prisons in Abuja and Nasarawa.

The governor made the claim on Thursday during a peace meeting in Osogbo, ahead of the governorship election on August 15.

In a statement posted on social media, Governor Ademola Adeleke said his government and supporters have been “under siege and att@cks for the past three months,” accusing former governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, of being behind the vi0lence.

He said he should have boycotted the peace meeting given the vi0lence unleashed on Osun State in recent months, which he claimed was on Oyetola’s directive, adding that while the gathering was meant to endorse peace, his government and people continue to face police-sanctioned vi0lence and intimidation.

He further accused the Osun police command of backing att@cks on his supporters.

According to him, more than 60 Accord leaders have been arrested and taken to Abuja, where they were remanded in Abuja and Nasarawa State prisons, including an Accord House of Representatives candidate, Hon Alaba.

He questioned why the suspects were taken to Abuja when both the Federal High Court and State High Courts are available in Osun State for anyone to be arraigned.

The governor also alleged that the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, was arrested on trumped-up charges after police raided his residence without a court-authorised warrant.

Adeleke said eight party members have been k!lled and more than 20 injured in recent att@cks, stressing that no suspect has been prosecuted to date.

He said there has been no single prosecution or active arrest so far, describing the perpetrators as known Osun APC thugs whose crimes were committed in the presence of the police.

He called on the Inspector-General of Police to return those currently in custody to Osun State and have them charged in courts within the state if any offence had indeed been committed, adding that those remanded in prisons elsewhere should be brought back to Osun and arraigned locally if the police can establish any wrongdoing.

He also appealed to President Bola Tinubu to caution Oyetola and the Osun State Commissioner of Police against further vi0lence against the people.

The allegations follow the arrest of Igbalaye and five others by police over alleged vote-buying. Police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi said N4.8 million and other electoral materials were recovered from a residence linked to the SSG.

Political tension has escalated in Osun State ahead of the governorship election, with supporters of the Accord party and the APC trading accusations and verbal att@cks.

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World Asthma Day: NOA Calls for Wider Access to Life-Saving Inhalers in Osun

As part of events commemorating World Asthma Day 2026, the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Osun State Directorate, has advocated for fair access to anti-inflammatory inhalers.

According to the organization, the celebration is in line with international initiatives to increase asthma awareness and facilitate access to necessary treatment for those who have the illness.

The subject for this year’s May 5th event is “Access to Anti-Inflammatory Inhalers for Everyone with Asthma – Still an Urgent Need.”

Asthma is a major public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide, according to Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, the Osun State Director of NOA, who spoke at the occasion.

“The condition inflames and narrows the airways, leading to breathing difficulties and, if not properly managed, death,” he clarified.

“Early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and continued public awareness can prevent many asthma-related complications and deaths.”

Osun State citizens were advised by Adebiyi to identify early symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and chronic coughing.

Additionally, he counseled people to get medical help as soon as symptoms appeared and to closely follow recommended treatments, including using inhalers correctly.

The director of NOA “encouraged residents to avoid common triggers that could worsen asthma conditions, such as dust, smoke, pollution, and allergens.”

He urged legislators, community leaders, and medical professionals to “prioritize making asthma care affordable and accessible, particularly for vulnerable populations.”

“Every breath counts.” We can save lives and enhance quality of life by working together to raise awareness, prevent disease, and provide access to appropriate treatment.

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Oyetola Reacts To Appeal Court Judgement Against Him

Former Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has broken his silence after the Appeal Court on Friday ruled against him.
According to him, there is ground for him and his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, to approach the Supreme Court over the judgement of the Appeal Court.
Reacting to the Appeal Court judgement which upturned the decision of the Tribunal that initially sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke, Oyetola noted that his belief in the judiciary also remains unshaken.
Oyetola in a statement issued by his media aide, Ismail Omipidan said the from the snippet available from the judgement, there are solid ground to seek further redress at the Apex Court.
He appealed to members and supporters of the APC to remain calm and not to be discouraged over the outcome of the Friday’s appeal, saying his abiding faith in God to reclaim his mandate remains undoubted.
The statement partly reads; “We have heard the judgement of the Appeal Court, but we are yet to receive a copy of the judgement.
 
“However, from the snippets we are getting, we believe we have a potential ground to approach the Supreme Court. Our belief in the judiciary remains unshaken, just as my abiding faith in the God’s promise regarding the reclaim of my mandate remains undoubted.
 
“I, therefore, appeal to our supporters and party members to remain calm as we take the next step.”
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Jubilation In Osun As Appeal Court Affirms Adeleke’s Victory

There was jubilation in Osun after the Appeal Court affirmed Governor Ademola Adeleke as the duly elected governor of the state.
The jubilants crowd were seen singing victory and solidarity songs in appreciation of the Governor’s victory.
Party supporters in Osogbo, Ede, the Governor’s country home thronged major street celebrating what they described as victory for the will of the people.
The Osogbo crowd, danced from Oja-Oba through Isale-Osun, Asubiaro, Jaleyemi, Odi-Olowo and stopped at Olaiya junction to dance for few minutes before moving back through the named routes.
Speaking with journalists at Olaiya, Osogbo local government Caretaker Chairman of the Party, Ajibola Asimiyu said the party members felt obliged to jubilate the victory as affirmed by the appellate court.
 
“We are out to thank God that the people’s mandate is not taken away by the judiciary. Our resolve is to stand with the Governor till the very last minute. We voted for him and we will always pray for his success.
 
“Today, the Appeal Court has further affirmed out believe in the judiciary and we residents of the state, irrespective of political party affiliation, to cooperate with the Governor with a view to steering the ship of the state to enviable height”, he said.
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How Governor Adeleke Won at Appeal Court, Oyetola Fined N500,000

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Friday slammed N500,000 fine on the All Progressives and its candidate, Gboyega Oyetola as it set aside the tribunal judgment that nullified the election of Ademola Adeleke as governor of Osun State.
The unanimous decision was given by a three-member panel of justices, led by Justice Mohammed Lawal.
Adeleke to challenge his sack by the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal was meritorious.
The court also held that the sum of N500,000 is awarded as a cost against the All Progressive Congress and its candidate, Gboyega Oyetola.
During the ruling, the justice resolved that the preponderance of proof that there was over-voting in the elections rested on the petitioner.
The court also maintained that “the party alleging non-compliance with the electoral act must prove its case without merely relying on the weakness of the other party.”
Delivering judgment, Justice Mohammed Shaibu overruled the judgment of the governorship election tribunal that nullified the outcome of the July governorship polls.
The three-man panel revoked the tribunal’s order which directed that a Certificate of Return be withdrawn from Adeleke and issued to his predecessor and All Progressives Congress candidate, Oyetola.
The Osun tribunal had annulled Adeleke’s victory and affirmed Gboyega Oyetola of All Progressives Congress as the authentic winner of the poll.
The Independent National Electoral Commission had returned Adeleke as the winner of the poll.
INEC said Adeleke polled 403,371 votes to defeat then-incumbent Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the APC, who got 375,027 votes
But Oyetola and the APC rejected the result of the poll and headed for the tribunal.
In its January 27, 2023 majority verdict, the Justice Tertse Kume-led tribunal annulled Adeleke’s victory and declared Oyetola the winner of the poll.
However, a minority judgment by Justice B. Ogbuli affirmed Adeleke as the winner of the poll.
Displeased, Adeleke and the PDP headed for the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal heard the appeal on March 13 and reserved its judgment.
But the court of Appeal on Friday set aside the tribunal judgement.
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35-year-old Man Arrested With Gun In Osun

Operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps have arrested a 35-year-old man, Tunde Abidoye in the state.

Abidoye was arrested with a single barrel gun in Ile Ogbo, Ayedire local government of Osun State on Friday following a complaint lodged at the Ayedire Command of the security outfit.

The complaint was that Abidoye was unleashing terror on residents of the town and destroying their properties.

Confirming the arrest, the Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, Brigadier-General Bashir Adewinmbi said the suspected hoodlum was arrested by the operatives for terrorising the residents of Ile-Ogbo and its environs.

Adewinmbi said, “The suspected hoodlum was arrested on Friday after a complaint was lodged at Ayedire local government command that the suspect was unleashing terror assaults on the innocent people of Ile-Ogbo and destroying their properties. Our men swung into action shortly after the complaint was made and the culprit was arrested and a single barrel gun was found on him at the time of his arrest.

“The suspect was also alleged of causing violence during the last presidential election in the town by shooting at the people who wanted to exercise their civil responsibility and he was planning to disrupt the House of assembly election on Saturday before he was arrested.

“During investigation, he admitted to perpetrating the act,” Adewinmbi asserted.

The suspect has been handed over to the police for subsequent investigation and prosecution, he added.

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Assembly Poll: Adeleke Declares Friday Public Holiday

Gov Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has declared Friday, March 17th as public holiday.

A statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Thursday, stated that the holiday is to enable Osun State residents travel to their polling units to vote on Saturday for the State House of Assembly elections.

The State Governor further advised residents of the state to be peaceful and law abiding as they prepare for the elections.

“This holiday is to enable Osun State residents travel to their polling units to vote on Saturday for the State House of Assembly elections.

“I call on Osun people to file out and exercise their civic rights. This election is very critical as you will be electing lawmakers who will be working with me. You must vote right”, the statement reads.

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Nigeria Decides 2023: Atiku Wins 18 LGs In Osun

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has won 18 out of the 23 local governments so far announced in Osun State.

His counterpart, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, won in five local government areas of the state.

The collation officers across local governments in the state announced the results before the State Returning Officer, Professor Tolulope Ogunsola of the University of Lagos.

Atiku leads in Boluwaduro, Ifedayo, Ila, Odo-Otin, Irepodun, Orolu, Ede-North, Ede-South, Ife-South, Ife-North, Ola-Oluwa, an Ayedire local government council areas.

Other local government areas where the PDP candidate won include: Obokun, Oriade, Atakumosa-East, Atakumosa-West, Egbedore, Ilesa-East and Ilesa-West.

Meanwhile, Tinubu won in Osogbo, Olorunda, Ife-Central, Ife-East and Boripe local government areas with wide margins.

However, the Labour party comes a distant third in the results declared so far.

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Election: Osun Declares Friday Work-Free Day

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared Friday a work-free-day for residents of the state.
Adeleke gave the approval for the holiday on Wednesday.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Teslim Igbalaye, said the holiday would enable residents and indigenes to travel for Presidential and National Assembly elections holding on Saturday.
The statement also said public servants were expected to utilise the opportunity to travel for the electoral process.
It further read in parts, “This is time for all citizens to exercise their voting rights. His Excellency again appeals to all residents to be law-abiding as they peacefully exercise their voting rights on Saturday and subsequent elections.”

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