Naysayers must be in trouble, ruminating on what to say as the world celebrates Governor Ademola Adeleke as the Infrastructure Governor of the Year. From far and near, the authentication of Asiwaju of Edeland is streaming in with opposition in pain as to how to manage this phenomenon called Ademola Adeleke.

The Vanguard newspaper established by the finest of publishers, Pa Sam Amuka, is not known for frivolities. This credible platform represents one of the best breeds within and without Nigerian journalism. Governor Adeleke is being honoured by that time honoured media outfit.

The management of the newspaper narrated how it arrived at the conclusion. A particular viral video on how the Osun Governor is rapidly changing the fortune of the Osun State University attracted both the editorial board and the managers of the award programme.

A team was sent to Osun State without the knowledge of the Governor. The team found Osun, a huge construction site. They returned to Lagos with a verdict of surprise with overwhelming confirmation of not just the content of the viral video, but massive evidence of several completed and ongoing projects across the infra sector.

And so, just one and half years into a four year tenure, Governor Adeleke emerges Governor of the Year-Infrastructure. This is a resounding attestation, a justifiable recognition and an affirmation of good performance.

What Osun people applaud daily is now reiterated at the national level. The honour is both from home and outside.

Imole is really shining on Osun. This era of good governance has come to stay in the State of the Living Spring

● By Mallam Olawale Rasheed-SP

●Warns Alhaji Shu’aib Oyedokun, APC, against Incendiary Comments

●Asks President Tinubu, IGP, and other Security Agencies to Summon Oyedokun for Questioning

OSOGBO-21/05/2024- osunstate.gov.ng

Osun State Government has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Inspector General of Police and other stakeholders in Nigeria to urgently summon a former PDP stalwart in Osun State, Alhaji Shuaibu Oyedokun for questioning over his recent incendiary comments on the person and personality of the Governor of Osun State, Senator Dr Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke and the entire Adeleke family of Ede, Osun State.

In a statement issued in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment,
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, Government viewed with gross concern and outright dismay, the careless and unguarded utterances made by Alh. Shuaib Oyedokun wherein, he,(Alh Oyedokun) advised Governor Adeleke not to ,by any means, contest for a second term Governorship bid in Osun State, if he doesn’t want an act of murder to be carried out and be hanged on the Governor and the highly respected Adeleke family of Ede where the Governor hails from.

During a live Yoruba radio programme on Rave F.M, Osogbo, tagged Oro Oselu, on Monday, the 20th of May, 2024, Alhaji.Oyedokun threw cautions to the wind in many of his politically uncultured and morally unguarded remarks while on the programme.

The Osun State Government viewed such comments as not only inciting but the highest form of desperation from Oyedokun and the entire Osun APC he defected to recently.

Against the backdrop of further interpreting his utterances throughout the duration of the Yoruba programme as a dangerous security development in Osun State, the press statement by Oluomo Alimi call for an immediate summon and eventual questioning of Oyedokun, by the law enforcement agencies to explain why the right of Governor Adeleke to contest for a second term should warrant shedding of innocent blood and hanging it on the neck of the Governor and his family.

The security agencies need to unravel what plots or scheming bordering on criminality Pa Oyedokun is privy to or hatching alone or in partnership with his new party. This is necessary to forestall maturing of a hideous agenda capable of plunging Osun into crisis ahead of 2026 polls, the statement further reiterated.

Alimis Press statement reads in part as follows:

“As a Government, we view Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun’s utterances throughout the duration of the
Oro Oselu radio programme of Monday, 20th of May,2024 as totally incongruous, callous, dirty, unwarranted and nauseating to say the least.

“Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun’s comments,were not just within the boundaries of exercising his fundamental human rights of freedom of speech, they are at best morally awkward, debasing and a threat cum invitation for mayhem.

“Conclusively, as a Government, we are of the view that,whatever happens, bordering on the security of lives and property of the people of Osun State, before ,
during and after the coming Governorship election or any other election in our dear state, the likes of Oyedokun and APC members should be held accountable.”

E -Signed
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Hon.Commissioner,
Information and Public Enlightenment

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Governor Adeleke to Osun People: Thank You for A-Rating our Government & Entrenching the PDP in Osun

OSOGBO – 19/05/2024- Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed appreciation to Osun people for their resolute support of his administration in its quest to deliver on his five point agenda on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP)

Addressing a technical meeting of his Policy Coordination Unit on Saturday, the Governor reviewed the implementation of his five point agenda and expressed satisfaction at the delivery so far across the various sectors.

“I am largely satisfied with our programme implementation so far. We have surpassed expectations and targets within one and half years in office. We just need to redouble our efforts as we face mid-term in the next six months.

“The feedback from the public has been quite encouraging. Our people have gladly given us an A-rating in workers’ welfare, infrastructure, health, education and many more. We must express our appreciation to our people

“They are happy we are delivering on good governance. A friend said our approval rating is over 80 percent. I told him I must work harder in some areas, especially that 20 percent gap. The good thing is we are just one and half years in office.

“ Our party has also become very entrenched across the local governments. Leaders who were not with me during the guber primaries are now solidly with us. We are gaining more ground as people get pleasant surprises with our performance.

“ Feedback shows our people are happy with our dual effort at physical and stomach infrastructure. We will continue to build the road and the people. We will not neglect human development for physical development.

“We must therefore ensure proper coordination in policy design and implementation. Our policy innovation in power, digital economy, agriculture, general economic planning, investment drive, sustainable development, youth development and gender focus must be properly harnessed under the five point agenda”, Governor Adeleke was quoted as telling the review meeting.

The Policy coordination unit within the Governor’s office reports to the Chief of Staff to the Governor.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Governor.

OSOGBO- 18/05/2024 – osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has described as sad and unfortunate the reported road accident and public reaction that claimed lives at Odeomu this morning.

The Governor who called for thorough Investigation and consequent action said the incident is regrettable especially with the loss of lives involved, calling on relevant agencies to investigate the accident in view of negative public reaction.

Governor Adeleke however appealed to the public to be patient as the government will get to the root of the matter and ensure that the law takes its course.

“I appeal to our people at Odeomu to remain calm. Action is already ongoing by the Police. The law will take its course”, the Governor noted.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.

OSOGBO– 16/05/2024– osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke is devastated by the news of the collapse of ceiling of Amphitheatre at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile–Ife.

This incident, which has caused injuries to some students, is quite unfortunate, and as a government, he assured the school management and the affected students of the support of the state.

In the interim, Governor has directed the Commissioner of Education to liaise with the authorities at the OAU on necessary interventions to ameliorate impacts on the affected.

The Governor urges the people of the state to stand in solidarity with the institution, most especially injured students, and render any available supports, including donation of bloods if required.

He prays for the quick recovery of injured students while hoping that the OAU overcome this dastard experience in no time to be able to focus on the pursuit for academic excellence.

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