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.

Governor Ademola Adeleke today continues the hosting of security meetings which started two days ago to preempt likely security threats.The various meetings started with internal security reviews followed by further consultations on aligning formal and informal security networks to strengthen security of lives and properties.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has received a resounding endorsement from the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Osun State Chapter, citing the administration’s remarkable commitment to pensioners’ welfare as the basis for their support ahead of the August 15 gubernatorial election.

● Armoured Vehicles Abandoned by Oyetola and Refurbished by Adeleke Ready for Deployment

OSOGBO – 02/06/2026 – osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has reassured Osun people that his government has taken proactive steps to secure Osun schools, urging the public to ignore recent false alarms about school kidnappings in some parts of the state.

The governor who described the rumour as the handiwork of evil opposition elements said fact checks from the border areas and across the state confirmed that there was no case of kidnappings.

“I task our people to go about their normal activities without fear. Our government has taken steps to secure our schools. The Ministry of Education and the relevant security agencies have worked out a security strategy that is being implemented”, the governor noted.

He reiterated that parents and guardians should not panic as the said alarm was false and the handiwork of opposition elements seeking to plunge the state into chaos.

The governor further updated the public about the armoured vehicles abandoned by the Oyetola administration in various locations, briefing the public that Armoured Personnel Carriers have been fully refurbished and ready for deployment.

The governor said his administration inherited the knocked down APCs in various locations, noting that they were reworked and rehabilitated for deployment in areas of need under joint operations by security agencies.

“The Oyetola administration inherited the APCs from the Aregbesola administration. The last administration however left them to rot. My government has rehabilitated them and the public will soon witness a new security plan to strengthen the security of lives and properties in Osun state”, the governor noted.

He warned against incitement to criminal conduct by evil opposition elements, warning that the local intelligence network is monitoring and watching the border towns and identified hot spots.

“No stone will be left unturned to guarantee the security of our schools, our pupils, residents, citizens and properties”, the governor added.

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

Governor Ademola Adeleke today reflected on the journey towards the August 15 governorship election and declared that “today and on all accounts, Osun has a divine goalkeeper at the goal post.

Amidst fiscal constraints, Governor Ademola Adeleke has today disbursed a total of Two Hundred and Four Million, Two Hundred and Seventy-five Thousand, two hundred and nine naira and eighty kobo (N204,275,209.80) to the next of kin of all staff who died in active service and whose documentation have been completed in the Pension Office.

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with the family of Taliat Simbiat, who reportedly slumped and died at a recently held primaries in Iwo, describing her passing as a big blow not only to her family but the Accord family.