Osun State
A Family Celebration Across the Atlantic: Governor Adeleke Heads to Davido’s Wedding
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has travelled to the United States to attend the wedding of his nephew and renowned music artist, David...
Political Shake-Up in Osun: Aregbesola’s Expulsion and Omoluabi Progressives’ Departure Spark Controversy
The political landscape of Osun State has been significantly altered by the recent departure of the Omoluabi Progressives from the All Progressives Congress,...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Announces N15,000 Wage Award for Civil Servants
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of N15,000 as a wage award to civil servants. Governor Adeleke also revealed...
Osun State Government Urges Residents to Embrace Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Osun State Government has allayed the fears of the populace with regards to the mass cervical vaccination campaign. It said the vaccine will...
Ifon-Orolu Community Expresses Displeasure Over Alleged Marginalization by Adeleke’s Administration In a stunning turn of events, the Ifon-Orolu Progressives Union (IPU) has come forward to express their deep disappointment and concern regarding the alleged marginalization of their community and the entire Orolu Local Government Area by the current administration led by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The IPU, representing the voice of the people, has accused the governor of reneging on his campaign promises, leaving the community feeling neglected and undervalued. Basit Olatunji, the National Publicity Secretary of IPU, voiced the sentiments of the people, stating, “I deeply express my displeasure over the list of commissioner nominees that you recently submitted to the State House of Assembly for screening.” He continued, “We are so disheartened to find out that no son or daughter of Ifon-Osun made the list. We are not happy about this, and we feel we are deserving of a juicy position in your cabinet.” The disappointment stems from the fact that Ifon-Osun has been a staunch supporter of the governor’s party, the PDP, and has displayed unwavering loyalty throughout his campaign. With this recent list, however, the community feels let down and undervalued. They believe their support and loyalty have been disrespected and that their contributions have been disregarded. Moreover, the people of Ifon-Osun argue that the principle of federal character, as recognized by the constitution, should guide the appointment of commissioners. They emphasize that all local governments in Osun State should be represented in the cabinet to truly reflect the diverse interests and needs of the state. Basit Olatunji took the opportunity to remind Governor Adeleke of his promise to run an inclusive government during his last visit to the local government. The list of nominees, according to Olatunji, fails to portray the promised inclusiveness and raises concerns about the governor’s commitment to fulfilling his assurances. He urged the governor to address these concerns and make the people of Ifon-Orolu happy, highlighting their belief in his capacity and his supposed interest in the welfare of all Osun indigenes. The release of the list of cabinet nominees by the Speaker of the Osun Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, on July 7, 2023, has since stirred controversy and divided public opinion. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state has seized the opportunity to criticize the list, claiming that it demonstrates a lack of leadership capacity on the part of Governor Adeleke. The party went further to caution the citizens of the state not to expect anything productive from the appointed commissioners. However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, on the other hand, has rallied behind the governor, defending the credibility and competence of the nominated individuals, describing them as technocrats and professionals who possess the required expertise to drive Osun State forward. The list has also faced backlash from rights activists and political pundits who have raised concerns over its lack of gender balance. Out of the 25 nominees, only two are female, a blatant violation of the Beijing Convention, which emphasizes the need for a 35 percent affirmative action for women in leadership positions. As discussions and debates surrounding this sensitive issue persist, the Ifon-Orolu community anxiously awaits a response from Governor Adeleke. Their hopes remain high, as they believe that their concerns will be duly considered, and steps will be taken to rectify the perceived injustice. The fate of the cabinet nominees and the future of Ifon-Orolu’s representation in the government hang in the balance, leaving both the community and political observers eager to witness how this situation unfolds. SEO Title: Ifon-Orolu Community Decries Marginalization by Adeleke’s Administration Keywords: Ifon-Orolu Progressives Union, alleged marginalization, Ademola Adeleke, campaign promise, commissioner nominees, inclusiveness, Osun State, cabinet, Peoples Democratic Party, All Progressives Congress, gender balance
The Ifon-Orolu Progressives Union, IPU, has expressed displeasure over alleged marginalisation of the community and the entire Orolu Local Government Area by the...
UNIOSUN: Gov, Adeleke approves dissolution of Institution’s Governing Council
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved the dissolution of Osun State University, UNIOSUN Governing Council. The dissolution of the Governing Board,...
Residents of Ife North Communities Protest Erratic Power Supply and Outrageous Electricity Bills by IBEDC
Residents of communities in Ife North Local Government have protested erratic electricity supply by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). The youths from...
Must Watch! Ademola Adeleke dances to celebrate his Senate Win
How does the song go? “Dance, Dance, Dance and forget your sorrow“, in this case, it is the opposite as Ademola Adeleke, newly...
Aregbesola Assigns Portfolios To New Commissioners, Special Advisers
Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday assigned portfolios to all the 38 newly inaugurated commissioners and Special advisers that will pilot the...
