Rejection Of Electronic Transmission Is A Threat To Nigeria’s Electoral Jurisprudence – Osun Accord
The Osun State Chapter of the Accord has expressed deep concern over the decision of the Senate to reject the electronic transmission of election results, describing the action as retrogressive, ill-advised, and capable of throwing Nigeria’s electoral jurisprudence into grave confusion. In a statement signed by the Party state Chairman Pastor Victor Babalola Akande,the party…
Osun Won’t Bow to Impunity- Governor Adeleke
Amidst illegal hijack of Osun local government fund and violation of Osun local finance laws, Governor Ademola Adeleke has condemned the impunity and gross violation of the constitution, declaring that “Osun people won’t bow to impunity”. Addressing the inaugural outing of the MINARET University at Ikirun on Thursday, Governor Adeleke in a strongly worded speech…
Accord Speaks On Survey Polls On August Election
Accord has reviewed the recently released survey by Geopolitics Survey International (GSI) regarding the upcoming governorship election in Osun State, and described the poll as a true reflection of the electoral thinking, and choices of the people of Osun State. According to Accord state chairman Pastor Victor Akande noted that the GSI survey revealed that…
PDP Commends Zone XI Police Operatives, Calls For Arrest Of Ringleader In Boripe Murders
The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) acknowledges and commends the patriotic efforts of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly the authorities and operatives of Zone XI Command, in their ongoing investigation into the gruesome murder of innocent PDP members in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State. The party in a statement…
IBB Did More For Lagos Than Tinubu — Olawepo-Hashim Declares
A PDP presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has sharply criticized the economic performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, claiming that Nigeria’s economy is weaker today than during previous administrations, including those of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking live on Channels Television on Wednesday during a discussion with Seun Okinbaloye, Hashim cited official…
Osun ALGON Chairman Cautions Commissioner of Police and Deputy Commissioner of Police Over Ikirun Chieftaincy Matter
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter, Otunba Sarafadeen Abiodun Awotunde, has issued a strong caution to the Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, and the Ikirun Area Commander over reported attempts to intimidate elders and community leaders in Ikirun in connection with…
Osun ALGON Blacklists UBA, Threatens To Report Its Illegal Acts To USA, UK, Others
Osun State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has threatened to report the shoddy and illicit deals of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) plc to the international community. Specifically, the association made known its plan to petition the United States of American government and the authorities of the United Kingdom…
Osun LG Fund: Labour alliance Plans Picketting of UBA offices
● Set to Petition US, UK Bank Regulatory Agencies For alleged underhand dealings in the handling of deposited Osun state local government funds, a group called Labour Alliance (LA) has concluded arrangements to picket the offices of the United Bank for Africa(UBA). Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke; the House Speaker, Rt Hon Adewale Egbedun and…
Osun Local Government Funds’ Hijacked is a Criminal Assault on Democracy – MCE
…Citizens may be compelled to resort to self help The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) is shocked, outraged, and deeply alarmed by the latest twist in the Osun State Local Government (LG) crisis—a scandal that represents a brazen, criminal assault on democracy, the rule of law, and the rights of hardworking citizens. The Movement is…
ALGON tackles APC, says handling of LG funds violated LG Finance Law
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State, says the handling of local government funds by the APC violated the Local Government Finance Law. ALGON states that the law is unambiguous, only Directors of Finance and Directors of Administration are legally recognised as signatories to local government accounts. Contrary to this clear provision,…
