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JAMIE PAJOEL INTERNATIONAL (JPI) CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR ADELEKE ON RE-ELECTION AND COMMENDS RENEWED INDUSTRIALISATION VISION. Osogbo, August 21, 2026. The Osun State Chapter of Jamie Pajoel International (JPI), led by its President, Falana Elizabeth Adetola, has extended its warmest congratulations to the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, on his re-election and the subsequent receipt of his Certificate of Return. In a statement released by the organisation, Jamie Pajoel International commended the Governor’s renewed vision for Osun State, particularly his expressed commitment to transforming the State from a predominantly civil-servant economy into an industrialised and commercially vibrant State. The organisation noted that this direction aligns strongly with JPI’s commitment to youth leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, skills development and economic empowerment. According to JPI Osun, a truly transformed Osun must be one where young ...

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE ON THE VICTORY OF H.E. GOVERNOR ADEMOLA NURUDEEN JACKSON ADELEKE. On behalf of Obòkun Progressive Caucus (Accord) The entire leadership and membership of Obòkun Progressive Caucus (Accord) heartily congratulate His Excellency, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, on his resounding victory at the just-concluded election held on Saturday, 15th August 2026. This victory is a clear demonstration of the confidence, trust and support reposed in His Excellency by the good people of Osun State. We are proud to have contributed our quota to this historic achievement. We sincerely appreciate the leadership, stakeholders and entire members of Obòkun Progressive Caucus (Accord Party) for their massive mobilisation, dedication, financial contributions, personal sacrifices and unwavering commitment before and during the election. Your collective efforts, unity and determination played a significant role in achieving this victory. We equally salute all our lead...

Victory at Last: Akinleye Congratulates Principal, Gov. Adeleke ● Glorifies Allah for Renewed Mandate Osogbo, Sunday August 16, 2026. The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, has congratulated his Principal, Governor Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the just-concluded governorship election and his successful re-election for a second term in office. Alhaji Akinleye described the victory as a hard-fought one, noting that the contest became particularly intense towards the final stage. He, however, attributed the eventual success to the grace of Almighty Allah and the steadfastness of the people of Osun State. He said, “Indeed, one with God is more than a majority.” stressing that the victory is a reflection of divine favour and the people's confidence in the Governor's leadership. “With immense joy and a heart full of gratitude, I warmly congratulate my Principal, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, on his well-...

WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESS BY THE SPEAKER, OSUN STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, RT. HON. ADEWALE OLUMIDE EGBEDUN, ON THREATS OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE, VOTER INTIMIDATION AND THE NEED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY IN OSUN STATE. Osogbo, August 12, 2026. Gentlemen of the Press, Members of the International Media, Distinguished Representatives of the International Community, Our Foreign Partners, Ladies and Gentlemen, I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and an urgent appeal to all institutions committed to democracy, the rule of law, justice and the protection of human life. Osun State stands at a defining moment. As we approach Saturday’s election, what should ordinarily be a celebration of democracy, civic participation and the peaceful exercise of the people’s constitutional rights is increasingly being overshadowed by disturbing statements, threats, intimidation, harassment and allegations of attempts to suppress voters. I am particularly concerned about the threats a...

Aare Asejere Celebrates Osun PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, on His Birthday. Osogbo, August 4, 2026 The Osun Central Senatorial Candidate of the Accord Party, Aare Ganiyu Ayobami Olaoluwa Asejere, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Hon. Sunday Bisi, describing him as an exceptional figure whose commitment, courage, and steadfastness have continued to strengthen democratic values and promote the progress of Osun State. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Monday, Aare Asejere praised Hon. Bisi's exemplary leadership, resilience, and unwavering dedication to the growth and stability of the PDP, noting that his strategic approach to party administration has inspired confidence among members and supporters alike. According to Aare Asejere, Hon. Sunday Bisi has distinguished himself as a dependable political stalwart who has consistently demonstrated maturity, loyalty, and an...

NEWS RELEASE  03/07/2026 ADELEKE RECONSTITUTES CAMPAIGN COUNCIL TO ACCOMMODATE APC DEFECTORS Osogbo,  October,  3, 2026. The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the reconstituting of The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) to accommodate some prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who recently defected to the Accord in the state. A statement issued by the Media and Publicity Committee of The Imole Campaign council and signed by its Chairman, Rep. Bamidele Salam stated that the reconstituting is to ensure that the APC leaders who just joined Accord play a significant role in the electioneering campaign and victory of the Accord in the August 15th Governorship Election. According to the statement, Hon Folorunsho Bamisayemi; Hon Ismaila Kolawole; Dr. Tunde Alarape; Hon Tona Famadewa; Barr. Sunday Ojo Williams; Barr. Ayo Afilaka; Hon Lekan Oyediran; Hon Aleem Bakare; Alh Mutiu Omotayo; Hon. Semiu Afolabi and Hon Taiwo Akeju are...

Dr. Akindele Congratulates Osun Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun on Birthday Anniversary. Osogbo, June 29, 2026. The Chairman Special Adviser's Forum in Osun State, Dr. Adekunle Akindele has congratulated the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.  The Health Czar eulogized the head of the legislative arm in Osun state as the right peg in the right hole. "Your inspiring leadership within your members is commendable and your legislative support for the good government we're witnessing in the state is applaudable.  "Onbehalf of the Special Adviser's Forum, I want to congratulate you on the joyous occasion of your birthday and wish you the best of time in life. "Congratulations our Honourable Speaker, may God continually bless you abundantly." Signed, Dr. Adekunle Akindele,  Chairman Special Adviser's Forum, OSSG.

YOU'RE A POLITICAL GENIUS: AARE ASEJERE CELEBRATES OSUN STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY SPEAKER, RT. HON. ADEWALE OLUMIDE EGBEDUN, ON HIS 41ST BIRTHDAY. Osogbo, June 29, 2026. The Osun Central Senatorial District Accord Standard Bearer and foremost Osogbo-born political figure, Aare Ganiyu Ayobami Olaoluwa Asejere, has extended warm congratulations to the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, on the occasion of his 41st birthday. In his personally authored birthday message, titled "Egbedun: A Political Genius of Our Time," Aare Asejere praised the Speaker's exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, and dedication to the advancement of humanity. He noted that these admirable qualities continue to manifest in the Speaker's outstanding leadership of the Osun State House of Assembly. Aare Asejere described the Odo-Otin Local Government-born Prince and presiding officer of the Eighth Osun State House of Assembly as a ma...

PRESS STATEMENT 18 June 2026 OSUN 2026: NO PDP/ACCORD PARTY MEMBER DEFECTED TO APC – WARD 08, UNIT 18, AYEGBAMI The leadership of the Accord Party, Ward 08, Unit 18, Ayegbami, has noted with concern the misleading reports and deliberate misinformation being circulated regarding the purported defection of members of the PDP/Accord political family to the APC ahead of the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election. For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to categorically state that no registered member of the Accord Party within Ward 08, Unit 18, Ayegbami defected to the APC as being falsely portrayed. It is important to emphasize that every political party operates a structured and verifiable membership system at the Unit, Ward and Local Government levels. Based on our official records and membership register, none of the individuals present at the gathering reportedly held at the residence of Hon. Oriola Kabir Oladipupo is recognized as a registered member of our party structure. We ther...

PRESS RELEASE NYAN Osun Holds Successful Convention, Elects Comrade David Ojewale as Speaker. Osogbo,  April 28, 2026. The National Youths Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN), Osun State Chapter proudly announced the successful conduct of its State Convention, held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the NUJ Hall, Osogbo, Osun State. The convention witnessed the convergence of youth leaders, stakeholders, and delegates from across all local government areas of the state, reinforcing the Assembly’s commitment to democratic values, youth inclusion, and participatory governance. The electoral process was conducted in a transparent and credible manner and was duly observed by officials from the Osun State Ministry of Youths, further affirming the legitimacy and integrity of the exercise. At the end of the keenly contested elections, Comrade David Ojewale emerged as the duly elected Speaker of the National Youths Assembly of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter. Additionally, competent and dedicat...

Good Healthcare delivery is a Priority for Governor Adeleke -Dr. Akindele. Osogbo, April 23, 2026. The Special Adviser on Public Health to the Executive Governor of Osun State, Dr. Adekunle Akindele has reiterated the delivery of quality healthcare service for the people of Osun State as a priority of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration.  Reacting to a recent circulated video of an hospital in Esa-Oke of Obokun local government area of the state. Dr. Akindele said the hospital is one of the dilapidated structures left to deteriorate by the previous administration in the state. He stated the effort of the government to carryout the revamping of the secondary health facilities with one general hospital in each federal constituencies already identified and designated for renovation, rehabilitation and upgrades by the government with the government team already visited the particular hospital for assessment prior to now. "Our government is most concerned ...

TWO MODAKEKE SONS NAMED IN IMOLE CAMPAIGN COUNCIL AS ADELEKE'S RE-ELECTION DRIVE GAINS MOMENTUM  © Inside Modakeke.  Two prominent sons of Modakeke have secured strategic appointments in the newly inaugurated Imole Campaign Council, the apex body coordinating the re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. The council was formally inaugurated on Wednesday at the Imole House, located in the Ogo-Oluwa Area of Osogbo, marking a significant step in the build-up to the governor’s re-election campaign. Designed as the central decision-making and strategic planning organ, the Imole Campaign Council is tasked with providing overall direction, vision, and coordination for the re-election structure. Among the appointees, Prince Oloke Kehinde was named Chairman of the Religious Engagement (Traditional) arm of the council, while Hon. Abiodun Adegoke will serve as Vice Chairman of the Civil Society Matters Committee. In the broader local government campaign structu...

PRESS RELEASE OSOGBO AND OLORUNDA STAKEHOLDERS UNITE, ENDORSE GOVERNOR ADELEKE FOR SECOND TERM. Osogbo, 21 April, 2026. Stakeholders from Osogbo and Olorunda Local Government Areas have unanimously endorsed the re-election bid of Osun State Governor H.E., Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The endorsement followed a strategic unity meeting held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the residence of Dr. Olu Alabi. The meeting was convened at the instance of the Bobagunwa of Osogbo Land and Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye. The well-attended gathering brought together party leaders, political stakeholders, and key opinion leaders from both Osogbo and Olorunda Local Government Areas. During the deliberation, stakeholders reviewed the performances of Governor Ademola Adeleke, highlighting what they described as unprecedented infrastructural and socio-economic development in Osogbo, the Osun State capit...

BEHOLD A FRESH BLOOD INTO THE OSUN CENTRAL SENATORIAL RACE (2027) Osogbo, April 21, 2026. A new wave of purposeful leadership is emerging in the Osun Central Senatorial race as Olusegun Elijah Olasunkanmi, popularly known as Omo-Oluwa, steps forward with a compelling vision rooted in service, development, and people-centered governance. Far beyond being just another aspirant, Olusegun represents a generation of leaders driven by compassion, responsibility, and a genuine commitment to community advancement. A native of Oke Imole in Osogbo, his life journey reflects a consistent dedication to empowering others and fostering unity across communities. With a rich and diverse professional background spanning education, information technology, entrepreneurship, and security services, Olusegun brings a unique blend of discipline, global exposure, and strategic thinking into leadership. His experiences have equipped him with the insight and capacity to address societal challenges t...

Failed Attempt by Osun APC Illegal Local Government Chairmen to Buy Credibility and Influence ‘Election Security Reports’ With 300 Motorcycles. By. Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq.  Osogbo,  15th April, 2026. APC in Osun is the biggest joke of the century. Some of us are visible supporters of President Tinubu, so we have access to first-hand information. It is common knowledge in Abuja and in Osun State today that all ‘security’ reports and political analysis relating to the Osun State election clearly indicate that the APC and its gubernatorial candidate have no chance whatsoever of winning the governorship election in Osun State, and that they cannot win a single local government. In fact, the APC candidate, Oyebamiji has been described as unpopular and not acceptable.  It was also strongly advised that any plan to manipulate the Osun State election will not succeed. While this popular opinion already everywhere in most powerful circles remained painful for the Oyeto...

Seven Years in the Saddle, Fadahunsi Disappointed us In Ife/Ijesa, We Demand to Know What he did With Constituency Funds. - Ife/Ijesa Berate Fadahunsi for low performance. Osogbo, April 8, 2026. The people of Osun East, otherwise known as Ife/Ijesa Senatorial District have begun to ask for the stewardship of their Senator since 2019 to date. The Senator, Chief Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi has been accused of low performance rating which they said cast a doubt on his ability to lead his people very well. Chief Fadahunsi's 8 years stay in the red chamber of the Nigerian National Assembly has been described as a backward trend for the people of the senatorial if compared with the performances of a newly elected senator from Osun West Senatorial district, Distinguished Senator Kamarudeen Olalere Oyewumi of PDP and Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla who has now defected to APC. To cap it all the people of Ife/Ijesa went online and captured incredible performance trend of the Ogun...

BEST COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR: DIPO ELUWOLE, OSUN EDUCATION COMMISSIONER NAMED NUMBER 1 BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. Sunday Daramola, Abuja December 08, 2025 The Osun State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Dipo Eluwole has been named the best performing Commissioner for Education in Nigeria by the National Education Debate Icon Award, Abuja on Tuesday December 2nd, 2022. Hon. Dipo Eluwole whose excellent performance as Honourable Commissioner for education has contributed immensely to the educational upgrade was named the best among other state Commissioners of Education in a well attended program which attracted dignitaries across the country. Part of the recommendations which earned Osun Commissioner this all-important award have been attributed to the sterling performances of the students of Osun public schools in various debates across the world and the recent results in WAEC external examinations in the ...