DOUBLE CELEBRATION FOR CHILD OF DESTINY, MAN OF THE PEOPLE @ 63!!!

There is nothing more gratifying than recognizing a shining star whose glorious destiny cannot be truncated, regardless of the volume of opposition, backstabbing or antagonism raised against him, by enemies of humanity and the work of GOD.

The Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke is no doubt, a child of destiny who was designed by the LORD to lead his people from the obscurity and darkness of this world into the limelight and glittering light of the moment.

Governor Adeleke is a unique and special gift of almighty whose antecedent stands tall as an undeniable panacea to the challenges facing humanity.

His resounding victory over his political adversaries at the Supreme Court and his birthday anniversary in a moment such as this is not a mere coincidence but a Devine arrangement, symbolizing GOD’s special love and covenant with him.

It is no doubt, a period to put on dancing shoes, rolling out drums and drop few lines in celebrating an iconic leader whom GOD’s unequalled grace upon him can not be quantified.
LORD’s purpose for man coming to fulfilment through the Governor is conspicuous and can not be underestimated.

Sir, l congratulate you on this memorable occasion of double celebration in the land of the living. You are the man of the people on whom the faithfulness of GOD has been validated.

Your Excellency, as you journey on in the race of life, may GOD’s wisdom, love and enablement be multiplied in your life by HIS grace.

Many more fruitful and impactful years in greater heights and accomplishments, AMEN!!!

Congratulations, Your Excellency Sir!

Signed:
Reverend ‘Bunmi Jenyo (JP)
PDP Ejigbo 2,
Ila Local Government,
Osun State, Nigeria.
13th May, 2023.

ACTION ALLIANCE PETITIONS LEGAL PRACTITIONERS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OVER ALLEGED PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT BY KENNETH UDEZE

The Action Alliance (AA) has petitioned the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee on the alleged unethical conducts and acts of a lawyer who is also a former member of the party, Mr Kenneth Udeze.

In a petition filed by the National Chairman of the party, Dr Adekunle Rufai Omoaje before the LPDC holding in Abuja, the party decried Udeze’s alleged illegal activities as a lawyer.

Also joined in the petition are Malachy Chinyeaka Nwaekpe, Sylvanus Uchendu, Peter Abang, Peters Ugwuoke and Jennifer Anderson-Achilike.

Omoaje who deposed to an affidavit to support his claim against Udeze alleged that Uduze was in the habit and practice of filling suits with fictitious names.

It would be recalled that Udeze who was a former member of the AA had since been suspended and subsequently expelled from the party, having being found wanting of various offences.

The party had since 14th December 2022 petitioned the committee in order to investigate the allegations leveled against Udeze.

Having carefully looked into the allegations in the petition, the committee said it has found it worthy of being looked into and has subsequently served the parties involved in the petition for their responses against the allegations contained in the Petition.

The party had alleged Udeze of plot to perpetuate himself in office as the National Chairman of the party, hence his decision to file suits with different fictitious names in the High Court of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Some of the cases cited by the party where Udeze allegedly used fictitious names include FCT/HC/CV/2705/2019 involving Hon. Iliya Gambo versus Kenneth Udeze and FCT/HC/CV/174/2022 involving Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu versus Kenneth Udeze.

“It is the party’s position that there’s no human being bearing the name Hon Iliya Gambo and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu,” he stated.

Omoaje added that “Kenneth Udeze used the same set of lawyers; Malachy Chinyeaka Nwaekpe, Sylvanus Uchendu, Peter Abang and Peters Ugwuoke in filling all his court processes and employed Jennifer Anderson to hold the brief of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) without being instructed by INEC.

“In order words, Udeze, Nwaekpe, Uchendu, Abang, Ugwuoke and Adanson-Achilike abused the process of court in order to cause confusion and unrest in the Action Alliance using their positions as lawyers,” he stressed.

Also, Omoaje cited various court cases where Udeze allegedly used fictitious names at the court and called for thorough investigations with a view sanctioning Udeze.

AKINRUN-IN-COUNCIL CONGRATULATES GOV. ADELEKE OVER SUPREME COURT VICTORY

The Akinrun-in-council led by the Akinrun of Ikirun, Oba Yunus Olalekan Akadiri has felicitated with Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on his victory at the Supreme Court.

The council which comprises of the Akinrun of Ikirun and all the traditional Chiefs of the town described the judgment of the apex court as a landmark one, which has further set Osun State on the path of peace, progress and development.

Describing Governor Adeleke as a great man of history ordained by God to rule the state, the Akinrun in council called on the people of the state to support the Governor in his resolve to develop the state.

This is even as the council urged Governor Adeleke to continue with his good works as the last five months of his administration has witnessed unprecedented achievements in the state, saying that Adeleke had already written his name with gold in the minds of all indigenes and residents of the state.

Also, the Akinrun in council enjoined the Governor not to relent in his good works as he has already set the pace for the progress and development of the state through his masses oriented programmes.

Speaking on behalf of the chief, Oba Akadiri reassured the Governor that his developmental agenda shall be fully supported by him and the people of Ikirun.

“Traditional rulers must support good government. It’s a duty that we owe the government and those in power. I therefore assure the Governor to count on us and the good people of Ikirun because we are ready to give him full support and encouragement that he needs to deliver his lofty programmes,” the monarch said.

Oba Akadiri also urged the people of the state to give maximum support to Governor Adeleke irrespective of political affiliation and shun political differences in the interest of the state.

IREE RULING HOUSE CONGRATULATES GOV. ADELEKE OVER SUPREMECOURT RULING

A ruling house in Iree, Boripe Local Government of Osun State, Olubonku ruling house has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke over his landslide victory yesterday at the Supreme Court in Abuja.

The Supreme Court has validated the election of the governor in the July 16 gubernatorial election of Osun State, upholding the judgement of the Court of Appeal.

One of the members of the Ruling House, Alhaji Temitayo Olubonku on Wednesday said that the victory is the work of God and also served as a vindication that the people’s Governor comes to serve his people.

Alhaji Olubonku also rejoiced with the Aree-in-Council and all Iree indigenes home and abroad, saying that God has not put them to shame for all that have transpired in the town, in recent times.

He also urged His Excellency that Iree people are anxiously expecting him to look into the already submitted reports of the Chieftaincy Review Committee set up at the inception of his administration and let the people have the white paper, so that all the towns affected can forge ahead with a view to move the state forward.

IREE RULING HOUSE CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR ADELEKE OVER SUPREME COURT RULING

A ruling house in Iree, Boripe Local Government of Osun State, Olubonku ruling house has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke over his landslide victory yesterday at the Supreme Court in Abuja.

The Supreme Court has validated the election of the governor in the July 16 gubernatorial election of Osun State, upholding the judgement of the Court of Appeal.

One of the members of the Ruling House, Alhaji Temitayo Okubonku on Wednesday said that the victory is the work of God and also served as a vindication that the people’s Governor comes to serve his people.

Alhaji Olubonku also rejoiced with the Aree-in-Council and all Iree indigenes home and abroad, saying that God has not put them to shame for all that have transpired in the town, in recent times.

He also urged His Excellency that Iree people are anxiously expecting him to look into the already submitted reports of the Chieftaincy Review Committee set up at the inception of his administration and let the people have the white paper, so that all the towns affected can forge ahead with a view to move the state forward.

AKIRE of IKIRE-ILE CHARGES ENGINEERS ON PROFESSIONALISM

The Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba Abdulazeez Olatunbosun Adebamiji has charged Engineers to promote professionalism and core values of the engineering profession in the discharge of their professional duties.

Speaking at the inauguration of Engr. Wasiu Olalekan Idowu as the 20th Chairman of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Osun State branch, the monarch enjoined Engineers to promote the sanctity of their profession in their day to day activities.

He said “the Nigerian Society of Engineers, as an umbrella body for the engineering profession is committed to providing quality service aimed at enhancing professional competence and development of its members at all times.

“No wonder, good service delivery is their watch word. Success in this regard is dependent on the knowledge, strength or capacity, wisdom and charisma of the leadership.

Describing the new chairman of the society as a round peg in a round hole, the traditional ruler stated that “it is not an overstatement to say that our own Engr. Wasiu Olalekan Idowu is a round peg in a round hole.”

“He has all it takes to move the organization to a greater height. He is not only knowledgeable, but vibrant, energetic and endowed with good sense of judgement. By the grace of God Almighty, Engr. Idowu’s tenure as the 20th Chairman of NSE in Osun State shall witness tremendous achievements.”

In his lecture entitled “Adequate Infrastructural Development as Panacea to Security Challenges in Nigeria” delivered by Engr. Olanrewaju Abel Adeleke of Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited, he charged Engineers to be fervent in the discharge of their professional duties.

The presence of the Oluwo of Iwo, HIM Ọba Abdurasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu 1 added colour and sunshine to the event as he placed a challenge before the body of engineers to rise up and help Nigeria with wonderful innovations.

In his remarks, the Special Guest of Honour who is the Executive Governor of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke, represented by the SSG, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye felicitated with the Society of Engineers on this occasion and invited them to partner with his government to deliver dividends of democracy to the people of Osun State.

More than 15 Traditional rulers including Olu of Ile Ogbo, Oba Abeeb Adetoyese Agbaje and Agbowu of Ogbaagbaa, Oba Sikirulahi Akinropo graced the occasion.

Other eminent personalities who shared the joy of the day with Engr. Wasiu O. Idowu included resourceful Professor Oguntola Jelil Alamu – Jagunmolu of Ikire-Ile Kingdom, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Independent National Electoral Commission, Osun State, Dr. Abdulwaheed Bamigbola of the Department of English Language, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife and an elderstatesman, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun.

OSUN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS’ IGR WORKERS APPEAL FOR REGULARIZATION OF APPOINTMENTS

The Joint Staff on Internally Generated Revenue in the four tertiary institutions owned by the Osun State government have appealed to the state government to regularize their appointments with a view to incorporating them into the state civil service.

The affected workers are spread across the state Polytechnic, Iree, the State College of Technology, Esaoke and the state colleges of Education in Ila-Orangun and Ilesa.

In a letter addressed to the state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, copies of which were also given to some selected traditional rulers in the state including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja 11, Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun and the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, the affected workers urged the governor to consider them for permanent appointment.

The workers who expressed their plights to the Governor, stated that many of them have been on the same position for over 15 years.

Also, they informed that many staff of the institution had retired with no one to replace them, thereby making their work more tedious without commensurate renumeration.

The affected workers expressed concern on their future, as there is no hope of receiving any entitlement from the government after their exit from service.

They appealed to Governor Adeleke to come to their aid and turn their plights to joy as they believe in him for their turnaround.

OSUN GOVT YET TO DECIDE ON AKINRUN, AREE, OWA CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS

The Chieftaincy Review Committee set up by the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke to review some selected chieftaincy matters in the state is yet to make known its position on the chieftaincy matters in Ikirun, Iree and Igbajo.

This is on the heels of speculations making the round that the committee recommended that the process of selection of Akinrun of Ikirun and Aree of Iree should be done again.

Recalled that Governor Adeleke had received the report of the committee set up to review chieftaincy matters in Ikirun, Iree and Igbajo.

But the Governor is yet to release the white paper on the chieftaincy matters contrary to claims in some quarters and report in a section of the media.

A source close to the committee informed our correspondent that the committee had concluded its assignment but the Governor is yet to approve it and release a white paper which will be the position of the state government on the chieftaincy matters.

The source hinted that the report of the committee was not released to any individual outside the government and wondered the source of the news report which indicates that the committee recommended a fresh process for the selection of Akinrun of Ikirun and Aree of Iree, while it retains that of Owa of Igbajo.

It was gathered that the committee did not give such directive and the Governor has also not issued any directive regarding the chieftaincy matters.

The source urged all interested parties and stakeholders to remain calm and be patient as the Governor would at the best time release the white paper on the chieftaincy matters, which will end speculations and rumours on the matter.

GROUP BEGINS PRAYERS FOR GOVERNOR ADELEKE TO TRIUMPH AT SUPREME COURT

A group, the Independent Muslim Brothers and Sisters Association of Nigeria (IMBS), Osun State chapter, has commenced a 7-day prayer for the Osun State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke to record another landslide victory over the former Governor of the State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola at the Supreme Court.

Nigerian Platform was hinted on Sunday evening during an exclusive chat with the spokesperson of the association, Alhaji Moruf Abimbola, in Osogbo.

Recall that Governor Ademola Adeleke won convincingly before the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja following a “Buga” judgement by the Justice Tersea-Kume led Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo, which favoured the former Governor.

While speaking, Alhaji Abimbola said that the prayer is necessary since Governor Ademola Adeleke did not have anybody to fight for him except Allah.

The organisation alleged that the Governor’s opponents are trying to use all the powers in the country to hijack the political will freely given to the Governor by the people, at all costs.

According to Alhaji Abimbola, “the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning to pocket the justice while we believe that Allah will always be at the side of his people because He is the only one in charge of power”.

“In addition, the peace, progress and development which the good people of the state have been enjoying since the inception of this administration should continue and that the people’s mandate given to Governor Ademola Adeleke be reaffirmed by the Supreme Court”.

“We also enjoin every well meaning individuals to join us in prayer for Governor Ademola Adeleke to be successful at the Supreme Court in Abuja by the grace of Almighty Allah”.

SETTLE YOUR DIFFERENCES OUT OF COURT, GROUP URGES ACTION ALLIANCE, TINUBU, INEC

A prominent socio political organization, the Yoruba Elders Union (YEU) has appealed to the President elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), Dr Adekunle Rufai Omoaje to reconcile and settle their rifts in the interest of the Yoruba nation.

A chieftain of the association, Dr Joshua Foluso Oguntuase made the plea in a statement made available to newsman on Friday.

Oguntuase who is also a religious leader also called on Tinubu and Omoaje to withdraw their suits and settle their cases out of court.

Besides, the elder statesman also called on the leadership of the Action Alliance to reach a truce with the Independent National Electoral Commission and settle their differences out of court.

Oguntuase cited the petition of the Action Alliance before the Presidential Election Petition Court/Tribunal as “the most notorious of all the petitions, but simplest to settle out of court.”

He said it is not prejudicial or subjudice for a volunteer, to come into the matter at any stage, for out of court settlement.

“One of the primary objective of the Yoruba Elders Union is to defend the interest of the Yoruba race as their leaders. The current National Chairman of Action Alliance is Dr Adekunle Rufai Omo-Aje as recognized by the Court, and the current President-elect of Nigeria as announced by INEC is Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Therefore, an average Yoruba leader should seek a proposition of Dispute Resolution Approach (DRA) between Omoaje and Tinubu,”

He said the AA’s petition before the tribunal can jeopardize the victory of Tinubu, hence the need to resolve the matter out of court, especially in the interest of the Yoruba race.