GOVERNOR ADELEKE GREETS OLOWU OF KUTA AT 62.

Governor Ademola Adeleke today unveiled a series of plans and programmes for the development of Osun rural areas under his number two five-point agenda, the consolidation of infrastructure expansion for collective prosperity.

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For aiding and abetting political violence in Osun state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has advocated economic sanctions and visa bans on Blue Marine Minister, Gboyega Oyetola, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, Bola Oyebamiji, Hon. Wole Oke and some leaders.

Speaking while receiving a delegation of the British government on the forthcoming Osun elections, Governor Adeleke noted that those listed actively promote political violence in Osun state through their cronies and allies, leading to killings and gun attacks across the state.

While commending security chiefs for stepping in to stop the violence, the governor accused those listed as tactfully and openly encouraging violence, declaring again his stance against violence and a call on security agencies to arrest any suspect no matter the political affiliation.

“I have zero tolerance for violence. I have told the Inspector Geberal of Police that if my son is involved, he should be arrested. I told the world we harbour no thugs anywhere and the police can and should arrest any suspect. There must be strict law enforcement.

The governor’s comments came amidst another political killing of an Accord member at Ijebu-Jesa, making five Accord members killed and 15 crtically wounded by suspected APC thugs since the commencement of the 2026 political campaigns.

Governor Adeleke who tasked security agencies to go after suspects and their sponsors said publicly available utterances and actions of top Osun APC leaders and chieftains justify his call for economic sanctions and visa ban on the listed APC leaders.

“I believe we must have a deterrent against those promoting political violence. We seek visa ban against politicians sponsoring killings and violent attacks. We advocate for similar sanctions against security chiefs aiding and abetting such anti-democratic activities.

“Election is not about bloodshed. Osun desrve the peace and freedom to make their choice about who govern them. There must be consequences for those deliberately endangering the lives of our people for selfish political gains”, the governor told the British team led by the Senior Political Advisor, Wale Adebajo.

The Senior Political Advisor told the governor the team was in the state as part of pre – election peace building efforts alongside other partners, assuring that the British government supports peaceful and transparent electoral process.

He assured that the diplomatic team will engage with all stakeholders to ensure peaceful environment for the August 15th polls while preaching the imperative of free and fair polls.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised alarm over an ongoing coordinated, illegal operation by the Osun APC to buy up voters’ voting cards and extract pin numbers from the cards to disenfranchise voters on August 15.

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, on Monday commissioned four landmark infrastructure projects at the Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and officially installed Mrs. Victoria Adunola Samson as the institution’s third Chancellor.

The Special Adviser/Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has declared that the Governor has a lot in stock for Iwoland, stressing that, aside from what the administration has already delivered, the Governor has bigger plans for the constituency in the areas of infrastructure, water resources, industrial development and other critical sectors.

● Urges Sustained Peace, Massive Support for Governor’s Re-Election

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The Special Adviser/Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has declared that the Governor has a lot in stock for Iwoland, stressing that, aside from what the administration has already delivered, the Governor has bigger plans for the constituency in the areas of infrastructure, water resources, industrial development and other critical sectors.

Addressing the meeting of the Iwo Action Council (IWAC) today, Mallam Rasheed listed the major projects the Governor has executed across Iwoland, noting that no administration has undertaken such widespread road development within such a short period.

He cited the construction of the Araromi-Panada-Kuti Road, Osogbo Junction-Ajigbaagun Road, Feesu-Agbowo Road, Ile-Amin-Jagun Ode Road, Post Office-Muniare-Oke Bode/Okefa Road, as well as the ongoing Testing Ground-Gaa Fulani-Amuludun Road and Agoro-Patara Road projects.

According to him, the Governor crowned the road interventions with the first major dual carriageway in the history of Iwo through the dualisation of the Odo Ori-Adeke Road.

He explained that the project is beyond a road dualisation, as it actually involves the redevelopment of the Iwo city centre, extending from the Palace Junction through Akaso Junction to the Post Office Junction.

“Governor Adeleke did not just dualize roads; he redesigned the heart of Iwo. It is a city centre development project that will change the face of the town for generations to come,” he stated.

The Spokesperson also referenced the reconstruction of the Adeke Bridge, recalling that the bridge had become a major concern before Governor Adeleke assumed office, adding that the administration restored the critical infrastructure to ease movement and improve connectivity within the town.

According to him, Governor Adeleke has not only built Iwo through landmark infrastructure but has also reunited the town through inclusive governance and equal attention to every section of the community.

On water supply, Mallam Olawale disclosed that the Iwo Water Works has been reactivated, while the remaining phase of the project is awaiting completion as more funds become available.

He informed the gathering that Governor Adeleke also has the intention of developing the Oke-Oba axis of Iwo into an industrial hub to take advantage of the Federal Government’s Inland Dry Port located at Erunmu in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State.

He also said the old Samosta farms is to be repackaged for global agricultural investors by the state investment agency, OSICOL, noting that Mr Governor has directed community participation in the ownership of the farm.

Mallam Rasheed further revealed that the Governor intends to extend the ongoing dualisation from Post Office to Adeke Junction, while a similar dual carriageway is planned from Oluponna Junction to Kara Market.

While drumming support for the re-election of Governor Adeleke, the spokesperson said the Governor has done so well for Iwo people by delivering projects that many considered impossible, particularly the completion of the first major dual carriageway in the history of the town.

He urged the people of Iwo to vote massively for Governor Adeleke, saying continuity of the administration would guarantee the completion of ongoing projects and the implementation of the bigger development plans already outlined for Iwoland.

The meeting was attended by the President and members of the Iwo Action Council (IWAC), alongside representatives of various Iwo social clubs and stakeholders from the major political parties.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.

Governor Ademola Adeleke today hosted the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, on the recent political violence in the state, declaring that the police commissioner had become a tool of APC propaganda.