Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has described as shocking and unfortunate, the sudden transition to glory of Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, calling the incident “a dark moment in South South political space”
Labour leaders from across the unions in Osun state under the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) today endorsed the Accord Party for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 guber elections.
Governor Ademola Adeleke has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Accord after the governorship primary held at Osogbo and observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) and other observers.
Governor Ademola Adeleke this evening unveiled the Accord Party as his new political platform and announced his intention to seek re-election for a second term on the platform of the thumb up party.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has celebrated the first lady of the state, Chief (Mrs) Titilola Adebusola Adeleke as she marks her 60th birthday, describing her as “a pillar of support and a symbol of discipline and morality
The attention of Governor Ademola Adeleke has been drawn to the letter dated 8th December 2025, issued by the Forum of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Branch in Osun State, wherein allegations were levelled against His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, and his appointees to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
● Mulls Health Insurance Programme for Journalists
Osogbo – 08/12/2025- osunstate.gov.ng
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed sadness over the death of Adesoji Omosebi, Publisher of SOJ Worldwide Online News, a member of the Osun Online Publishers Association.
The Governor described his demise as a great loss to the media industry in Osun state adding that his contributions to the growth and development of the online media industry in Osun state cannot be over emphasized.
In a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor noted that the contributions of the late Publisher to the development of Osun State as a player in the fourth estate of the realm will never be forgotten.
“Today, we mourn the demise of Adesoji Omosebi, the Publisher of SOJ Worldwide Online News and a member of the Osun Online Publishers Association.
“His demise is a huge loss to the media industry in Osun state. His contributions to the growth and development of the online media sector as pioneer Chairman of OOPA will never be forgotten.
“His contributions to the development of Osun as a major player in the fourth estate of the realm will never be forgotten.
The governor further directed the State Health Insurance agency to study the possibility of enrolling journalists in the health Insurance scheme, describing them as important stakeholders in the society.
“May God Almighty comfort his family and grant them the fortitude to bear this great loss. SOJ will be missed greatly”, the Governor noted in a condolence message.
Signed,
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Governor.
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Arole Oduduwa, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, CFR, on the joyous occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary, celebrating him as an astute royal figure, who consistently exhibit deep interest in the promotion of Yoruba culture.
OSOGBO– 02/12/2025– Osunstate.gov.ng
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed sadness over the passing of the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Abdulgafar Siyanbola Oyeweso, describing his death as a big loss.
Governor Adeleke who said he was deeply shaken by the news of the demise of the renowned historian, said Osun state and Nigeria has been denied the service of one of its best.
The Governor extends heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of Prof. Oyeweso, the Timi of Ede and the people of Ede, over this irreplaceable loss. He also condoles with the Management and the entire community of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), who lost a refined leadership of the institution.
“I am disheartened to learn about the unfortunate passing of Professor Abdulgafar Siyanbola Oyeweso, the Pro-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). Professor Oyeweso was an erudite academia who dedicated most part of his life to shaping futures from the classrooms,” Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying in a condolences message.
“On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I convey my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the Timi of Ede and the people of Ede, the OAU community, mentees and everyone touched by this devastating loss.”
Governor Adeleke prays to Almighty Allah to repose his soul and grant his family, kin, associates and everyone touched by his passing the fortitude to bear the pain of the loss, adding that “it is my sincere hope that his good works in the time he spent here will not die with him.”
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed
Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor
Following the break down of law and order last night till the early hours of today in Igbajo, Boluwaduro local government area, according to the intelligence report from the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on security, Barr. Samuel Ojo, the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has, accordingly announced a total lockdown of the town with the imposition of a 24 hour curfew.
