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The Executive Chairman of Obokun Local Government Area in Osun State, Maaroof Ogundipe, has disclaimed a document circulating on social media that links him to All Progressives Congress (APC) membership registration figures and primary election results. In a press statement released on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Ogundipe declared the document a forgery, stating that the signature appended to it was unauthorized and did not emanate from his office. The controversial document reportedly details APC registration data and primary election results for aspirants vying to represent the Obokun State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly. "My attention has been drawn to a purported document currently being circulated across social media platforms and political groups, allegedly containing my signature attached to purported APC membership registration figures and primary election results for aspirants who contested to represent Obokun State Constituency at the Osun State House of As...

By Opeyemi Akinyemi, Osogbo, Osun State  Thirty (30) operational vehicles have been distributed to the police and other sister security agencies in Osun State as part of efforts aimed at strengthening security across the state. They were distributed by the factional Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, during a ceremony held at the Police Headquarters in Osogbo on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Abiodun reaffirmed the commitment of local government councils in the state to protecting lives and property as well as promoting peace and stability in communities. He described the initiative as a demonstration of the resolve of local governments to support security agencies in combating crime and ensuring grassroots development. According to him, security remains the foundation for meaningful development, stressing that no society can thrive in an atmosphere of fear and insecurity. The ALGON chairman noted tha...

‎A Celebration of a Living Legend ‎Governor Ademola Adeleke: An Angel of Osun’s Transformation ‎ ‎Hon. Sanmi Ebenezer Areoye celebrates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his 66th birthday, recounting his empathy and devotion to humanity. ‎ ‎The lawmaker representing Atakunmosa East and West in the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanmi Ebenezer Areoye, has described the 66th birthday anniversary of Governor Ademola Adeleke as a celebration of an iconic leader whose impact will extend far beyond the occasion and continue even after his reelection in the August 15 Osun Governorship Election. ‎ ‎In his congratulatory message signed and shared with journalists, the Atakunmosa East and West lawmaker highlighted the positive and result oriented transformations across the nooks and crannies of Osun State, describing them as monumental and unparalleled. ‎ ‎Hon. Areoye stated that the citizens of Osun are blessed to have an evangelist of good governance and a builder of a new Osun in Governor Ademo...

The Deputy Majority Leader of the Osun State House of Assembly and Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Adekunle Oladimeji, has condemned the destruction of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign billboards. ‎ ‎While inspecting some of the locations where the vandalised billboards were erected in Osogbo and its environs, Hon. Oladimeji described the act as outrageous and uncivil. ‎ ‎He stated that no amount of destruction of Governor Adeleke’s re-election campaign billboards or campaigns of calumny would be enough to alter the determination and resolve of the people of Osun State to re-elect Governor Ademola Adeleke. ‎ ‎Hon. Oladimeji therefore called on security operatives to intervene in the matter and ensure that necessary measures are put in place to prevent further occurrences of such acts. He particularly urged them to adopt stringent enforcement strategies to de-escalate any potential consequences arising from the situation. ‎ ‎He also appea...

‎The Osun State House of Assembly Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Adekunle Oladimeji, has expressed confidence in the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the August 15 governorship election. ‎ ‎Hon. Oladimeji stated that Governor Adeleke’s victory is of immense importance to the people of the Irepodun/Orolu State Constituency.  ‎ ‎He made this known while reacting to reports that some individuals have been moving across the constituency collecting signatures in support of a candidate from another political platform. ‎ ‎According to him, the development is unlawful and a gross violation of democratic principles, warning that anyone caught engaging in such acts would face the full wrath of the law. He emphasized that the Constitution does not empower anyone to carry out such undemocratic practices. ‎ ‎Hon. Oladimeji urged the people of the Irepodun/Orolu State Constituency to remain vigilant and promptly report anyone requesting their signatures to the appropriate authorities. ‎ ‎The...

Opeyemi Akinyemi, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has assured residents of the state of a peaceful electoral process, emphasizing that the poll will be free from bloodshed, violence, and voter intimidation. Oyebamiji gave the assurance in his hometown of Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area, during a solidarity prayer organised by the Ikire Muslim Community, where he also expressed confidence in winning the August 15 governorship poll. The gathering was attended by Islamic scholars, traditional chiefs, and APC members, who appealed to residents of the state to set aside their differences and participate actively in the election for the benefit of all and the development of their communities. The APC candidate was accompanied by his wife, Sekinat Oyebamiji; the Director-General of his campaign team, Oluwole Oke; party faithful and supporters. Following the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by clerics, the Chief Imam ...