Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale Celebrates Sooko Aderemi Adelowo on his birthday.

 Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale Celebrates Sooko Aderemi Adelowo on his birthday.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale, has joined family, friends, and associates in celebrating Sooko Aderemi Adeniran Adelowo, Secretary of Friends Of Senator Ademola Adeleke (FOSAA), on the occasion of his birthday.

In a goodwill message, Prince Adewale was quoted as saying that Sooko Adelowo remains one of the most dependable and trusted allies whose commitment to friendship, loyalty, and service stands out remarkably. He described him as “a man of vision, humility, and resilience, who not only values relationships but also nurtures them with sincerity and consistency.”

According to him, their bond is beyond politics, built instead on mutual trust, shared aspirations, and an unwavering dedication to the growth and stability of Osun State. “Sooko Adelowo has been a reliable companion in the struggle for progress, a voice of encouragement in challenging times, and a symbol of true brotherhood that inspires confidence in every endeavor,” he was further quoted as saying.

Prince Adewale emphasized that Sooko Adelowo’s contributions to FOSAA and his steadfastness in supporting collective goals cannot be overstated, noting that he has always demonstrated a rare commitment to unity and to the values that sustain lasting friendships. 

He added that “Sooko Adelowo represents what it truly means to stand as a friend, a partner, and a brother in the vision of building not just a greater Osun, but a stronger and more united people.”

While praying for long life, peace of mind, divine health, and continuous success, Prince Adewale expressed confidence that the years ahead will unfold greater opportunities and accomplishments for him. “My earnest prayer is that your path continues to shine brighter, that your impact grows deeper, and that your heart’s desires find fulfillment as you journey through life with grace and wisdom,” he was quoted as concluding.

*Signed;*

*Media Director*

*Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor On (Transportation).*

How Sacked Osun LG Chairmen Attempted to Use Junior Staff to Loot Grassroots Funds

 How Sacked Osun LG Chairmen Attempted to Use Junior Staff to Loot Grassroots Funds

By Great Oluwaseun

The people of Osun State have been left in shock following fresh revelations about how the court-sacked “yes or no” local government chairmen attempted to rob local councils of funds meant for ordinary citizens. What has come to light is not just political desperation but outright criminality, designed to open secret accounts and funnel money away from schools, hospitals, and rural projects.

Investigations show that the sacked chairmen went as far as using unauthorised persons as signatories, this includes the names of two junior council staff members  as signatories to one of the fraudulent accounts at the United Bank for Africa (UBA). This is a brazen violation of the law. By regulation, only the Head of Local Administration (HLA), or the Director of Administration and Personnel, and the Director of Finance are permitted to sign off on local government accounts. 

“This was not a mistake; it was deliberate impersonation,” one investigator explained. “They knew these staff could never be lawful signatories, but they used them anyway to create a smokescreen and loot public money.”

The implications are alarming. Funds earmarked for grassroots development were the targets of this criminal plot. Instead of serving the people, the sacked chairmen were plotting to divert resources into private pockets. This act can be described as “a new low in political fraud.” 

Equally worrying is the role of the bank. How did UBA, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, allow such accounts to be opened with names that clearly did not meet the legal requirements? 

Experts say this points to serious lapses in oversight and due diligence. “If banks can look away while fraudulent signatories are being used, then the entire financial system is at risk,” one analyst remarked.

Government officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have vowed that this will not be swept under the carpet. “This is not only financial recklessness, it is criminal impersonation. Everyone involved will face justice,” a senior official said firmly.

Prosecutions are expected, and disciplinary actions will be taken against those who allowed their names to be used in the fraud. 

The court had already stripped the chairmen of legitimacy, yet instead of respecting the law, they chose to defy it, dragging unsuspecting junior staff into a plot to loot the people’s money. 

As the scandal deepens, the people of Osun await firm and transparent action to ensure that justice is served and grassroots resources are protected from political predators.

Building Thinkers, Not Copycats: Inside Cheetahs Policy Institute’s Leadership Bootcamp in Ibadan

 Building Thinkers, Not Copycats: Inside Cheetahs Policy Institute’s Leadership Bootcamp in Ibadan

On September 12–13, 2025, Ibadan became the meeting point of ideas, energy, and vision as twenty young leaders gathered for the Cheetahs Policy Institute’s Public Policy Leadership Bootcamp. The two-day program was more than a training; it was a call to action for a new generation determined to reshape Africa’s policy future.

The bootcamp opened with warmth and energy, but quickly moved into depth. In the very first session, Dr. Dotun Famoriyo, founder of the Cheetahs Policy Institute, placed African public policy in historical context, tracing how colonial legacies continue to shape governance and development today. From there, Faozy Gazaly led participants through a critical look at Africa’s key policy challenges — poverty, inequality, weak institutions, and environmental threats — urging the need for solutions tailored to Africa’s realities.

One of the defining moments came when participant Adewunmi Adebimpe asked:

“What is the place of evidence in policymaking? Do we, in Africa, truly contextualize our problems, or are we at risk of becoming policy copycats?”

It was more than a question; it was a challenge. Adewunmi’s reflection highlighted a recurring theme throughout the bootcamp — the need for African solutions to African problems. Evidence, she argued, must be more than imported statistics or borrowed frameworks. It has to involve listening to communities, drawing from lived experiences, and translating research into practical, localized action.

Other facilitators reinforced this message through diverse lenses. Stephen Oyedemi introduced participants to tools for policy analysis and evaluation, urging them to ground their arguments in data while remaining context-aware. Abdulhammed Musodiq tackled climate policy, reminding the group that Africa’s vulnerability to climate change requires homegrown adaptation strategies. Chief Solomon Adewole explored the international dimensions of policy, showing how trade and foreign aid can both empower and trap African nations.

From healthcare to education, no issue was left untouched. Dr. Ayodeji Ogunleye dissected the barriers to effective health policy, while Bayonle Fesobi examined the pressing challenges of education reform. Dumebi Mercy closed the sessions with an interactive wrap-up that pushed participants to test their ideas against one another in debate, sharpening both their knowledge and their confidence.

By the final evening, when awards were handed out, the atmosphere was electric. Participants spoke of transformation — of coming into the bootcamp with questions and leaving with answers, strategies, and above all, courage. For many, it was the first time they had been asked not just to learn, but to lead; not just to absorb, but to create.

The Cheetahs Policy Institute believes leadership is cultivated, not inherited. This bootcamp is proof of that. With the guidance of its facilitators and the brilliance of the twenty participants, Ibadan witnessed the making of leaders who are not afraid to question, innovate, and contextualize.

If Nigeria and Africa are to move forward, it will not be through copy-paste policies that collapse under local realities. It will be through thinkers and doers who, like those trained in Ibadan, are willing to ask hard questions, design fresh solutions, and put people at the center of policymaking.

The seeds have been planted. The responsibility now rests on these twenty young leaders to water them — in their communities, institutions, and across the continent. And for the Cheetahs Policy Institute, this is only the beginning: one bootcamp, twenty leaders, countless possibilities.

CBN, Accountant-General Contradict APC on Osun LG Funds

 CBN, Accountant-General Contradict APC on Osun LG Funds

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) on Monday contradicted the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the release of withheld allocations belonging to the state’s local government councils.

The Osun APC had announced on Sunday that the funds had been released. However, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, counsel to the CBN, Murtala Abdulrasheed (SAN), and counsel to the OAGF, Tajudeen Oladoja (SAN), told the court that their clients had not released any money.

The denial came after Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), counsel to the Osun State Government, told Justice Emeka Nwite that despite a subsisting order to maintain the status quo, the funds in dispute were unlawfully released last week to the APC-backed council chairmen. He alleged that the payments were made through special accounts opened for the disputed chairmen at the United Bank for Africa (UBA).

Adetunbi explained that in response, the Osun State Government approached the Oyo State High Court, since courts in Osun were on strike, and obtained a restraining order stopping UBA from disbursing the money.

Both CBN and OAGF lawyers dismissed the claims as “mere rumours” in the absence of documentary evidence.

Meanwhile, Adetunbi urged the court to return the case to Osogbo, where it was originally filed, arguing that transferring it to Abuja during the vacation period was done in bad faith. He faulted the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, for giving what he described as untenable reasons for the transfer, noting that such arguments should have come from the defendants, not the Chief Judge.

But the defence lawyers maintained that the transfer was an administrative decision of the Chief Judge that could not be challenged. They argued that since the directive was for the Abuja division to hear the matter substantively, the case should proceed there.

Justice Nwite has fixed October 16 for ruling on whether the case will be returned to Osogbo or continue in Abuja.

Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale felicitate Bar. Oluwole Jimi-Bada (The Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Osun State) on his attainment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

 *Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale felicitate Bar. Oluwole Jimi-Bada (The Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Osun State) on his attainment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).*

Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transportation, has extended his profound congratulations to Barr. Oluwole Jimi-Bada, Honourable Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Osun State, on the historic occasion of his swearing-in as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

Prince Adewale, in his remarks, said the conferment of the prestigious rank of SAN on Barr. Jimi-Bada is more than a personal achievement; it is a bold affirmation of his exceptional service to humanity, his unwavering dedication to justice, and his lifelong pursuit of legal excellence. 

He stressed that rising to the enviable rank of Senior Advocate requires not only intellectual brilliance but also resilience, consistency, moral courage, and an unblemished record of integrity, qualities which Barr. Jimi-Bada has embodied with grace and dignity.

According to him, the honour represents a victory for truth, justice, and merit, and it stands as a beacon of hope to the younger generation that diligence and steadfastness are always rewarded. 

He noted that the legal profession is the bedrock of order and fairness in any society, and Barr. Jimi-Bada’s elevation serves as both an inspiration and a challenge to others to uphold the noblest standards of their calling.

Prince Adewale further observed that this milestone comes at a defining moment in the history of Osun State, when the administration of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, is laying solid foundations for inclusive governance and justice-driven leadership. 

He expressed confidence that Barr. Jimi-Bada’s new role as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria will further strengthen his capacity to advance the cause of the people, defend the rights of the voiceless, and bring added prestige to the State.

He prayed that God Almighty will continue to guide him with wisdom, fortify him with strength, and grant him greater accomplishments as he ascends higher in the service of the law, the State, and the nation.

*Signed;*

*Director of Media*

*Of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, on Transportation.*

Court restrains UBA from paying out Osun LG allocations

 Court restrains UBA from paying out Osun LG allocations 

An Oyo State High Court on Friday, 26 September, 2025 restrained the United Bank for Africa (UBA) from paying out any money from accounts opened in the names of the 30 Local Governments in Osun State by the court-sacked All Progressives Congress Local Government Chairmen and councillors. 

The order has been served on the bank.

The Federal Government on Friday released the seized allocations of each of the 30 Local Governments into the controversial new accounts, a decision the state government took to court in suit number 1/1149/25. 

The case which was heard Ex-parte on Friday by Justice A.L. Akintola of Court 5 had the Attorney-General of Osun State as the Claimant/Plaintiff in the case while the UBA is the sole Defendant/Respondent. 

The plaintiff sought the following orders:

"An Order of Interim Injunction restraining the Defendant/Respondent from paying and/or causing to be paid all and/or any of that funds which constitute the statutory Local Government funds of all the 30 Local Governments in Osun State as listed under Osun State in the 1st Schedule, Part 1 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice for an order of interlocutory injunction filed in this case.

"An Order of Interim Injunction of this Honourable Court mandating the Defendant/Respondent not to release all the said funds mentioned in relief one above and/or any part of it to any person however he may be, be it artificial or natural pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice for an order of interlocutory injunction filed in this case.

"And for such further order or other orders as this. Honourable court may deem fit to make in the circumstance."

Justice Akintola, in his ruling made the following orders:

"UPON READING the Motion Ex-parte and affidavit in support deposed to by Olufemi Akande Ogundun, Male, Christian, Nigerian citizen of Osun State Secretariat, Abere, Osogbo.

"AND AFTER HEARING A.A. Abass Esq counsel for the Claimants/Applicants, who moved the motion exparte dated 26 September, 2025 and filed on the same date for an order of interim injunction in terms. The court then adjudged and ordered as follows:-

"Having carefully considered the motion Ex-parte together with the supporting affidavit and the Exhibits attached on the one hand as well as the written address of counsel and the affidavit of urgency filed along with the motion, this court is satisfied that the claimants/applicants have successfully made out a case for the urgent intervention of this court at this stage as any delay may foist on the claimants/applicants an irreversible harm, injury or situation of helplessness. In any event, it is only an interim order that the defendant/respondent will have the opportunity to possibly challenge once the defendant turns up to join issues with the claimants on the motion on notice for an order of interlocutory injunction already filed in this case. Accordingly, the interim orders of injunction sought are hereby granted as prayed, on the claimants/applicants.

"Hearing of the motion on notice for the order of interlocutory injunction already filed in this case is hereby adjourned till 3rd October, 2025."

In a covering letter conveying the court ruling dated 26 September, 2025, lead counsel to the state government, Mr Musibau Adetunbi, SAN, informed the bank of its duty to obey the court order. The letter was addressed to the head office of the bank in Lagos as well as its branch in Osogbo, the state capital. 

"Kindly find attached a copy of the interim order granted against your bank in the above named suit. Kindly be informed that all relevant processes have been duly served on your bank and your Legal Department has equally been notified of the Order. However, out of abundance of caution, we believe that you are one of the authorities of the Bank that we should notify.

"The essence of this letter is just to remind you of your duty to comply with the above-stated order, so long as it subsists, and which obviously was made pending the hearing of Motion on Notice.

"Kindly note that the above order covers any statutory payment made to your bank for the benefit of the 30 Local Governments in Osun State," the letter read.

The letter went on to list the 30 contentious bank accounts with their details even as it added that the order covered all other accounts that may not be exp

ressly listed in the court process.

Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale Felicitates Ooni of Ife on the 2025 Olojo Festival

 Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale Felicitates Ooni of Ife on the 2025 Olojo Festival

Prince Adewale has felicitated His Royal Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Arole Oduduwa, on the ongoing commemoration of the 2025 Olojo Festival, describing it as one of the most sacred and unifying celebrations in Yoruba land.

In his goodwill message, Prince Adewale highlighted the enduring significance of the festival in Yoruba cosmology and cultural history. He explained that the Olojo Festival is more than a ceremony; it is a living tradition that connects the past with the present, binding generations together in faith, heritage, and unity. He said, “The Olojo Festival symbolizes our collective memory as descendants of Oduduwa. It is a reminder of the sacredness of Ile-Ife as the cradle of humanity and the spiritual capital of the Yoruba race.”

Prince Adewale also praised the Ooni for his dynamic leadership in sustaining the relevance of the festival in contemporary times. According to him, “Kabiyesi, you have not only preserved the sanctity of this festival but also redefined its meaning for the modern world. Under your watch, the Olojo Festival has become a beacon of cultural diplomacy, attracting global attention to the richness of Yoruba heritage.”

The House of Representatives hopeful expressed optimism that the blessings of the ongoing festival would radiate peace, prosperity, and renewal across the land. In his words, “On behalf of my family and the good people of Ife Federal Constituency, I felicitate with our father, the Arole Oduduwa. May this year’s Olojo Festival open fresh doors of progress for Ile-Ife, Osun State, and Nigeria at large. We pray that Kabiyesi continues to reign in wisdom, peace, and divine strength.”

Prince Adewale concluded by reaffirming his personal commitment to promoting Yoruba culture, tourism, and values, stressing that festivals like Olojo remain central to the identity and future of the people.

Signed:

Media Office,

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, on Transportation

Osun LG Crisis: What Is The Interest Of The FHC chief Judge?

Osun LG Crisis: What Is The Interest Of The FHC chief Judge?

By Sarafa Ibrahim

There are two letters circulating on the internet. The two letters were signed by Joshua Ibrahim Ali, Esq, who identified himself as the Special Assistant to the Hon. Chief Judge and purportedly conveyed the decision of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to transfer suit FHC/OS/CS/94/2025 from the Osogbo division to the Abuja division of the court. 

The nature of the letters offend known legal principles and put to serious questions the interest of Justice Tsoho in the Osun local governments crisis. For a starter, judicial authorities are vested in judges and cannot be exercised through proxy as the letter clearly indicated. More so, the procedure for transferring cases between divisions of the Federal High Court is clearly stated in the enabling laws guiding the activities of the court.

There is nothing in the Federal High Court Act that empowers the Chief Judge to arbitrarily transfer cases from the division it was filed after hearing has commenced. Section 22 of the FHC Act which deals with transfer of cases between divisions explicitly places that power in the hand of the judge hearing the matter either on their own initiative or and upon an application from a party involved in the matter. 

Understandably, the Chief Judge may want to rely on under Order 49 of the Federal High Court (Civil Proceeding) Rules for his action but the thing here is that court rules cannot override provisions of an Act of National Assembly. It is a settled principles of law that where there is a conflict between court rules and an Act of the National Assembly, the legislation of the parliamentary takes precedence.

While court rules are important, they cannot override a valid Act of the National Assembly. This essentially implies that the provisions of the FHC Act is superior and have a binding force on the courts, hence, should guide the process for transfering cases if there is any reason for such.

One of the reasons envisaged by the FHC Act for the transfer of cases between divisions is in the interest of justice. But it is hard to agree that that is the case here because the manner of the transfer has the likelihood of bias written all over it. There is no better example of the lack of fairness in the whole process than the realisation that the information on the transfer, which was addressed to the attorney standing for the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) in the matter, was kept away from the lawyer of the applicant until several days after the case was heard in Abuja.

Impartiality is at the core of the principles of natural justice and adjudicators must not give any likelihood of bias in deciding a case before them. In essence, an arbiter is not expected to have any other interest aside that of justice in a matter, as any semblance of bias in a judicial process will severely dent public trust and confidence in this judiciary.

The duty of judges and the courts is to serve as important safeguards and guardians against clear breach of the law and uphold constitutionality. That can only be possible when the process in adjudications are fair and doesn't present any undue advantage to a party. 

The biggest problem with the dimension that the Osun local governments legal conundrum is taking at the FHC is that the court is seen as a refuge against what is wrong, not a partaker. Put simply, there is nothing that justified the hurried transfer of the case from Osogbo to Abuja, except for purposes that can never be the interest of justice.

The excuse of 'urgency' pushed by the defendant(s), is at best, a cover for something sinister. This is because most of the defendants failed to file processes in the suit since May when it was instituted by the plaintiff and it is not surprising that the Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could connect the dot and rightly expressed fears that moving the case to Abuja may have been to arrive at a predetermined conclusion.

The signs are too glaring for any keen observer not to see, and the implication on our democracy will be devastating and hugely distort legal principles for generations to come. What is at stake is beyond Osun state or the political parties involved, but to demonstrate that our judiciary can actually decide issues outside political influence. 

Moreover, the All Progressives Congress (APC) YES or NO officials have punctured the argument of urgency advanced by the defendants in their application as they are now back before the court to contend that their tenures extend to 2028. Although their claims has no basis whatsoever in the law because it is a settled law backed by several judicial precedents that elected officials tenure start counting from the day they take oath of office, the fact that the APC YES or NO officials, which the Attorney-General of the Federation and other defendants are clearly rooting for, showed that their push was nothing but self-serving.

In the past, most notably during military rule, the court has shown shown an admirable desire to do what is right notwithstanding pressure from the ruling class. That earned it not just the confidence of the public in dispensing justice without fear or favour, but also establish it as the hope of the common man. 

The big question now is whether the public can still trust on the court to do the right thing. This will mean standing by known laws and removing any doubt in the minds of parties and the general public of the likelihood of bias in resolving disputes.

• Sarafa Ibrahim writes from Osogbo, Osun state.

Flooding: Governor Adeleke Commiserates With Victims In Iwo, Direct Commissioner For Environment to Conduct On The Spot Assessment

 Flooding: Governor Adeleke Commiserates With Victims In Iwo, Direct Commissioner For Environment to Conduct On The Spot Assessment 

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed his sympathy with the people of Iwo on the devastating flood that occurred on Friday due to hours of heavy rainfall, assuring the people of ongoing efforts to prevent future occurrence of the natural disaster.

Governor Adeleke rues the huge personal losses suffered by residents as a result of the flooding incident, noting that his administration will be taking nothing to chance to safeguard lives and properties of the people.

The Governor said his administration has deployed resources to expand waterways in Iwo and environs in addition to those already done, assuring victims that the government will take stock of losses and provide appropriate support for victims.

"I am devastated to learn about the monumental damage caused by flooding that occurred in Iwo on Friday following hours of heavy downpour. The scale of the losses suffered by our people as a result of the natural disaster is especially heavy and I can only imagine the toll on our people in Iwo," Governor Adeleke noted in a statement.

"I want to, on behalf of the State Government, convey heartfelt sympathy to everyone affected in one way or the other. As a government, we stand with the people of Iwo in this difficult moment, and assure them of our commitment to support them to overcome the challenges created by the incident.

"Before this incident, our government has taken flood prevention steps, which includes dredging of Aiba waterways among others to open up water channels and ensure the free-flow of water to avert flooding. Following the incident, the government has mobilised resources for the channelisation of more waterways to ensure that this awful incident does not happen again.

"I have also directed the Commissioner of Environment to conduct on-the-spot assessment and come up with a lasting solution to flooding in Iwo and environs. The people of Iwo and indeed, Osun state can be rest assured that we are doing everything possible to tackle flooding in the state."

Governor Adeleke urged the people of Iwo and Osun people to support government efforts to prevent flooding by stopping the indiscriminate dumping of refuse on water channels.

Signed:

Mallam Olawale Rasheed 

Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor.

Osun Appoints Director-General and Special Envoy on Climate Change and Renewable Energy

Osun Appoints Director-General and Special Envoy on Climate Change and Renewable Energy 

The Osun State Government has approved the elevation of Prof. Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe to the position of Director-General and Special Envoy to the Governor on Climate Change and Renewable Energy.

This appointment by His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, Executive Governor of Osun State, reflects the State’s commitment to consolidating its leadership in climate governance and renewable energy innovation.

Prof. Obuaku-Igwe has, over the past years, gone beyond advisory functions to establish a comprehensive climate governance framework in Osun State. 

Under her leadership, the State has made significant strides, including:

 • Training more than 2,000 youths and women in circular economy and waste-to-wealth initiatives, leading to the creation of over 350 green SMEs.

 • Establishing a recycling hub with FBRA and Waste Swap, processing mega tonnes of recyclables monthly and formalising more than 400 jobs.

 • Implementing the IMOLE Solar Lantern Campaign, which has distributed over 10,000 solar lanterns to rural pupils, improving education outcomes and reducing household energy costs.

 • Introducing an E-Bike Pilot Project that would reduce urban transport emissions while cutting operator fuel costs by 30%.

 • Developing the Osun Climate Action Plan, Climate Smart Investment portfolio, Renewable Energy Policy, and Circular Economy Framework, pioneering sub-national climate policies in South West Nigeria.

 • Representing Osun State at global and national platforms, including COP28 in Azerbaijan and the Citizens Lobby Conference in Washington DC, securing climate-linked investments.

These interventions have positioned Osun State as a pioneer in Nigeria’s green economy, contributing to an increase in sectoral GDP and creating over 2,500 jobs through clean energy, recycling, and sustainable mobility projects.

As Director-General & Special Envoy, Prof. Obuaku-Igwe will operate directly under the Governor, with a mandate to:

 • Drive high-level partnerships with multilateral agencies, investors, and global climate networks.

 • Coordinate the cross-sectoral implementation of Osun’s Climate Action Plan and renewable energy transition.

 • Ensure Osun maintains its role as a national and continental leader in climate-smart governance.

This appointment complements, without conflict, the statutory functions of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Environment, while elevating Osun’s representation in international climate diplomacy.

The Government congratulates Prof. Obuaku-Igwe on this appointment and reaffirms its commitment to deepening Osun’s transition to a resilient, inclusive, and prosperous green economy.

Signed:

Mallam Olawale Rasheed, 

Spokesperson to the State Governor

Osun 2026: Artisans, market women, and Traders Drum Support for Adeleke, Asks FG to Release Osun LG Funds

 Osun 2026: Artisans, market women, and Traders Drum Support for Adeleke, Asks FG to Release Osun LG Funds

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has promised to justify the confidence people of Osun State reposed in him.

Senator Adeleke have the assurance while speaking at an endorsement rally organized for him by a coalition of non-governmental organization, the 'People First Movement'.

Senator Adeleke assured the people that his administration will intensify efforts to deliver more democratic dividends across the books and crannies of the State.

While admonishing residents to embrace the current window of continued voter register, CVR to get their permanent voters card or replace their lost or defaced PVC and register their children and wards who just attain the age 18.

The Governor said, 'we will redouble our efforts to deliver dividends of democracy and good governance. The aspiration of Osun people will be my guide. The confidence you reposed in me will be motivation and a much needed support base', the Governor assured.

He added that, ' our people have approved my administration. The public service recently organized a rally of solidarity and endorsement. The Farmers from across the state followed in the train of support. Now, we have this grassroots vote of confidence in our administration.

Workers in the formal and informal sectors of Osun State have thrown their weight behind the reelection bid of Senator Ademola Adeleke as Governor of Osun State in the 2026 governorship election.

The Artisans, Traders and Market Women who converged on Nelson Mandela Freedom Park in Osogbo under the umbrella of People First Movement said the achievements of Senator Adeleke speaks volumes so much that the blind can see and the deaf can hear the numerous achievements of the Governor in barely two and half years. 

The Convener of the group ,the Leadership of the Artisans, Traders, Market Women while welcoming the Governor and his entourage said the group was fascinated by the numerous infrastructural development projects which spread across the 30 local governments and area office. Subsequently the Group appeals to President Bola Tinubu to wade into the Local Government quagmire in the state.

They described the kind of leadership being provided by Senator Adeleke as people-centered saying the Governor has engendered several positive transformations in education, health, economic, climate change and several others.

In their remarks, the Iyaloja of Osun State, Chief Mrs. Mary Oyebode, Babaloja of Osun State, Chief Adeniyi Iyiola, Chairman of Osun NLC, Comrade Chirstopher Arapasopo among others said Governor Adeleke has applied soothing balms on the negative memories of poverty, stagnation and lack of regards for the people  inflicted on them by the immediate past administrations in the state and voe to ensure Continuity of the Good works of Governor Ademola Adeleke so Osun can tow the path of Sustainable development and continued economic Progress.

The People First Movement is a non-partisan movement of well-meaning Nigerians across all spheres of life who want good Governance and sustainable development. Its guiding principle is simple: support any leader or administration that genuinely puts the people first towards sustaining progress, deepening development, and keeping our community on the path of people-centered governance.