The attention of the Osun State Government has been drawn to a statement by the Executive Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Professor Ishaq Akintola, accusing Governor Ademola Adeleke of marginalising Muslims in his administration.

The Osun chapter of the Accord has raised alarm over an ongoing plot by the Bola Oyebamiji campaign organisation to rebrand and repaint some of its campaign vehicles in Accord colours to launch a fresh wave of gun attacks and blame it on Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Governor Ademola Adeleke will Wednesday morning launch the Imole Canvassers’ Group at Ijebujesa, Oriade local government of Osun state.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has tasked Osun residents and indigenes to ignore rumours and scaremongering about the forthcoming gubernatorial elections, declaring “we shall win convincingly and we shall be declared winner with wide margins”

OSOGBO- 05/06/2026 – osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised alarm over plots by some disgruntled elements to destabilise the motor parks across the state, directing the Commissioner of Police to nip the evil plans in the bud.

In a statement issued on Friday in Osogbo, the Governor disclosed that certain individuals linked to opposition elements have concluded plans to invade motor parks across the local governments, calling the sinister moves a ploy to foist chaos on the state.

Describing the plan as a threat to public order, the governor praises the peace and tranquillity that have prevailed at the motor parks from 2023 till date and vowed never to allow instability and conflicts to resurface at the transport joints.

“Credible reports indicted some opposition elements in this untoward plan against the peace of Osun state. We already have all the details and I warn them to drop their sinister moves.

“I have further directed the Commissioner of Police to take pre-emptive action. The current peace and stability of our dear state must be sustained at all cost”, the governor noted.

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

OSOGBO– 04/06/2026– osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with his Bayelsa State counterpart, Senator Duoye Diri, on the occasion of his birthday, celebrating him as a transformational leader who has brought enormous joy to his people.

Governor Adeleke hails Senator Diri’s remarkable style of leadership, which emphasises delivering for the people and driving sustainable developments, noting that the celebrant’s broad approach to governance has translated into meaningful progress for Bayelsa and its people.

The Governor praises Governor Diri for consistently prioritising the wellbeing of his people, harmonising interests and playing needed roles in national building, saying that his purposeful leadership has not only transformed lives of Bayelsans, but also earn him the respect of other Nigerians who values responsible leadership.

“On this occasion, I warmly celebrate a dear friend and my good brother, His Excellency Senator Duoye Diri, as he marks a new age today. On this special day, I want to take a moment to express my admiration and profound respect for your style of leadership, which explains the incredible impact in your people over the years,” Governor Adeleke noted in a congratulatory message.

“As Senator, Governor Diri made remarkable impacts through pro-people legislations, and since assuming office as Governor of Bayelsa, Senator Diri has shown a great zeal of commitment to the wellbeing of his people, making the essence of governance felt in Bayelsa through monumental infrastructural strides.”

Governor Adeleke wishes him many happy returns of the day while praying to Almighty God to grants Governor Diri ensuring strength and unwavering resolve to continue to tick lives positively with good governance.

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

Suspected gunmen on Wednesday night fired several shots at the Chairman of the Accord for Osogbo local government Hon Asimiyu Ajibola (aka Baba Isila) and his friends.

Governor Ademola Adeleke did not at any point in time reject the Invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) but he was blocked by the Marine Minister, Mr Gboyega Oyetola and Osun APC.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied allegations that he has concluded arrangements to procure weapons for thugs, accusing the Osun APC of already raising and deploying armed thugs terrorising and killing Accord members.