The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the local government crisis in Osun State. The Chairman of the forum, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi, made the appeal in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. Mr Mohammed said that PDP governors noted with concern…
Our attention has been drawn to a widely circulated press conference by myopic sacked local government officials and their media handlers, directed towards a bitter indictment of Senator Lere Oyewumi and Hon. Biola Inaolaji through the claim of instigating violence in Ikire that claimed the life of Remi Abass. They attempt to drag their names…
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has promised to immortalise Mr Olabode Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist who was killed by a lion in the university zoo. The Registrar of the University, Mr Adetunji Bakare, stated this on Wednesday at a one-day workshop to mark the first anniversary of Olawuyi’s death, held at Pit Theatre,…
● Says Osun remains a peaceful state Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has tasked politicians to abide by the rule of law even as he urged voters to peacefully exercise their rights at the Saturday local government elections. In a statewide broadcast today from Osogbo, the State Governor declared that peace has returned to…
This is to urge members of the public to ignore a viral fake news on the local government elections slated for Saturday, February 22nd. This was contained in a statement by the Spokesperson to Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. According to him, there is no election postponement. The fake news is the handiwork of…
The Osun State Joint Labour Movement has enjoined the entire Labour Unions in the state to participate in the forthcoming local government election to be held on Saturday, Feb 22, 2025. The Labour leaders in a joint statement signed by Comrade (Dr) Christopher Arapasopo, (NLC Chairman), Comrade ′Bimbo Fasasi, (TUC Chairman) and Comrade Lekan Adediran…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) notes with deep concern the recent political violence in Osun State, which led to the loss of lives and the destruction of property. This was contained in a statement issued by the forum and signed by PDPGF Chairman, His Excellency Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CONGovernor of Bauchi State…
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has promised to immortalise Mr Olabode Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist who was killed by a lion in the university zoo. The Registrar of the University, Mr Adetunji Bakare, stated this on Wednesday at a one-day workshop to mark the first anniversary of Olawuyi’s death, held at Pit…
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), has warned that it will not tolerate Imposters during the forthcoming Local Government Election on Saturday. This warning was contained in an announcement made by the Commission, signed by the OSSIEC Information Officer Sadiat Isiaka, on Thursday. According to the statement, any unauthorised media or observer team without…
The All Progressives Congress in Osun has withdrawn from the local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22. This was contained in a letter dated February 17, signed by the APC State Publicity Secretary, Alao Kamorudeen, and addressed to the Secretary of the State Independent Electoral Commission. A copy of the letter obtained by the…
