The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has upheld the selection and installation of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as the Soun of Ogbomoso, overturning an earlier ruling that nullified his appointment. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Yargata Nimpar, who led a three-member panel, ruled in favour of Oba Olaoye on all 10 grounds of appeal. Justice…
Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the Osun State political crisis, where sacked local government officials, allegedly backed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Gboyega Oyetola, are attempting to forcibly take over local government secretariats. This is despite a Court of Appeal ruling nullifying the 2022…
Kehinde Adeoye Secretary to the Osun State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye has denied fomenting trouble and crisis at the Osogbo local government as alleged by Senator Ajibola Bashiru, describing the allegation as “defamatory and attempted character assassination” In a statement issued today at Osogbo, Hon Igbalaye said contrary to Bashiru’s allegation, “I played leadership and…
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Monday, appealed to President Bola Tinubu to call the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, ex-Governor Gboyega Oyetola and his APC thugs to order in Osun State. Frank in a statement in Abuja, said the call has become necessary to…
By Festus Ogun, Esq Following the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, delivered on February 10 2025, there appears to be a deliberate attempt by desperate political elements in Osun State to cause a constitutional crisis and breakdown of law and order in the state. I have taken my time to read through…
The Congress of Yoruba Leaders of Thought strongly condemns the violent and reckless attempt by some members of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), instigated by former Governor of Osun State, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, to forcefully take over the administration of local governments across the state. The orchestrated attack, which led to an unfortunate loss…
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) strongly condemns the brutal and coordinated attacks carried out by henchmen of the Progressives Congress (APC), led by the notorious Apc thug, Asiri Eniba, and backed by armed security agents. These attacks, which began as early as 7 a.m. today, have resulted in the deaths…
●Condole Victims of APC Illegal Take over Bid Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed Osun residents including politicians across political divides to stay away from the local government secretariats to protect public properties and avoid further bloodshed. In a reaction to the current illegal APC takeover bid of local governments in Osun state, the Governor affirmed…
The Osun State Caucus of the 10th National Assembly has strongly condemned the actions of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, regarding the violent takeover of local governments, despite a court ruling that nullified their election. The caucus urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to call the Inspector General of Police and…
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party and a former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has again lauded Governor Alex Otti, for his good works in Abia State. Wabara spoke on Sunday, at the International Conference Center, Umuahia, during the 80th birthday celebration of Dr. Godswill Okoro, a former Secretary…
