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Ozekhome Rebukes Adegoke’s Letter, Warns Against Distortion of Court Rulings Osogbo July 2, 2025. Renowned constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has faulted a letter authored by his learned colleague, Mr. Kunle Adegoke, SAN, over claims regarding the status of the sacked Local Government Chairmen in Osun State. In a detailed rejoinder made available to journalists, Prof. Ozekhome described Adegoke’s widely circulated seven-page letter, dated June 26, 2025, as “misleading” and “legally distorted,” particularly in its interpretation of the Court of Appeal judgment in Appeal No: CA/AK/270/2022. Ozekhome noted that Adegoke failed to extend the courtesy of sharing the letter with him directly, despite referencing his legal opinion extensively. “That omission speaks volumes,” he remarked. He clarified that the Court of Appeal, in its judgment delivered on February 10, 2025, did not affirm the reinstatement of the APC Chairmen and Councill...

Osun PDP Mourns The Passing of High Chief Ayodele Olayinka, The Risapetu of Ipetu-Ijesa. Osogbo, July 2, 2022. osunpdp@hotmail.com The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osun State Chapter, has received with deep sadness the news of the passing of High Chief Ayodele Olayinka, the Risapetu of Ipetu-Ijesa, who transited to glory this morning, at the ripe age of 89. Chief Ayodele Olayinka was not only the second-in-command to the revered monarch of Ipetu-Ijesa, but a community pillar, statesman, and one of the most steadfast leaders of our great party, the PDP, from Oriade Local Government.  Baba's dedication to the ideals and values of the PDP remained evident through the decades of his active political participation and leadership. A former Governing Council Chairman of the Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun, during the administration of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chief Olayinka brought dignity, wisdom, and purpose to public service. His role as a member of the O...

Hon. George Alabi Celebrates Osun Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun @ 40. Osogbo, July 2, 2025. Hon. George Alabi, Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning in Osun State, has congratulated the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, on the occasion of his 40th birthday. He described the Speaker as a visionary and dependable leader whose youthful impact and support for Governor Adeleke’s agenda have strengthened the 8th Assembly. He further described him as a dependable pillar of the Imole administration. “At 40, you have written your name in gold,” Alabi said. “May the yearsour ahead bring greater honour, lasting impact, and continued service to the good people of Osun.” Signed: Hon. George Alabi Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning Osun State.

Adeleke SSA Seeks NOA, States' Collaboration on Climate Change Advocacy: Opts for  Indigenous Language in Campaigns. Osogbo, July 1, 2025. Osun State Government has sought synergy with the National Orientation Agency in the area of advocacy, especially at the grassroots to drive the message on the reality of issues relating to climate change and the need for people to take responsibility. This was stated by the Senior Special Assistant to Osun State Governor on Renewable Energy, Mr. Funmiso Babarinde on Tuesday, while speaking at a climate change summit organised by Youth in Agroecology and Restoration Network in conjunction with NET HOPE and Ushahidi from Kenya for community based organisations in climate change and renewable energy, affiliated ministries, farmers and community leaders in Osun state. The summit aimed at engendering dialogue around current local climate realities, co-designed approaches to data collection and community engagement, explore pathways to in...