The governor said the birth of Jesus Christ symbolises the expression of God’s love to humanity and should inspire compassion and unity among residents.

This was contained in a Christmas message issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.

Governor Adeleke noted that the festive season serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude to God and appreciation for life and shared blessings.

“This season calls us to reflect on the blessings we have received and to share kindness with those around us,” the statement read.

He described Christmas as a period when families gather, communities rejoice, and hope is rekindled and urged residents to embrace the spirit of giving and togetherness.

Reflecting on the past year, the governor acknowledged both challenges and achievements recorded in the state.

“In the past year, we have faced challenges and celebrated victories together. Through it all, the resilience and faith of the people of Osun have continued to inspire me,” he said.

Governor Adeleke also expressed gratitude to God and the people of the state for their support and prayers.

“I thank God for the gift of life and for the privilege of leading this great state. Collective efforts were laying the foundation for prosperity and peace,” he disclosed.

The governor urged residents to remember the less privileged during the celebration by extending acts of generosity.

“As we rejoice this season, let us not forget the less privileged among us. We should encourage love and support for our neighbours and strangers alike,” be concluded.

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The Chris Imumolen-led faction has strongly criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke over his defection to the Accord Party. The group has described the move as a ‘back-door entry’ and has declared it ‘invalid.’

According to the group Imumolen-led faction, proper party procedures were not followed, raising serious questions about the legitimacy of the governor’s reported action.

Party insiders claim that such a move threatens internal cohesion and could deepen existing divisions within political circles.

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Source: TVC

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The group argues that proper party procedures were not followed in the Governor’s reported transition, raising doubts about legitimacy of the action.

According to the group Imumolen-led faction, this development could threaten the internal cohesion of the party and deepen already existing divisions within the political landscape.

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As the state heads towards the upcoming elections, these tensions could have significant consequences.

Political insiders are particularly concerned that the realignment could disrupt voter confidence, with potential implications for the future of key alliances in the state.

As the controversy unfolds, many are watching closely to see how the situation will impact both the Accord Party and the broader political climate ahead of the elections.

Source: TVC

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Known for his energetic dance moves, which have earned him the nickname “the dancing governor,” Adeleke has faced criticism from political opponents who question his seriousness in office.

However, the governor remains steadfast, vowing to continue dancing regardless of the backlash. Speaking on National Television, Adeleke said, “I will keep dancing because I love to dance, I love to praise my God, and that doesn’t change anything. So, I will still dance, praise my God, and do my work.”

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Adeleke, who is seeking re-election in 2026 on the platform of the Accord Party, emphasized that his love for dance and his religious expressions would not affect his political ambitions or his governance.

Despite the criticism, he remains committed to balancing his personal passions with his professional responsibilities.

Source: Channels

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In a recent interview with newsmen, Dele Oladeji, the Lagos State Chairman of Accord, highlighted that the party offers a stable and dependable platform for any serious contender, including the incumbent governor.

“We are awaiting his declaration,” Oladeji said. “Whenever Governor Adeleke decides to join us, we are ready to welcome him with open arms.”

Oladeji emphasized that Accord Party is free of internal conflicts and external interference from political godfathers, offering a peaceful structure for candidates focused on serving the people.

“Accord is a very stable and sanitised political platform. We have no factions and no godfathers. Any candidate who joins us between now and 2027 can count on a peaceful and dependable structure,” he said.

The Lagos-based party chairman also assured that, should Adeleke decide to join Accord, the party’s members would rally behind him to ensure his success in the upcoming election.

“We will work with him to ensure his victory if he steps into the fold,” Oladeji added.

Governor Adeleke, who is aiming for a second term in the 2026 off-cycle election, is reportedly considering a shift to a more stable political environment in the wake of the ongoing crisis within the PDP.

As the political landscape in Osun continues to evolve, all eyes will remain on Adeleke’s next move as he navigates his path toward the 2026 governorship race.

Source: Punch

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According to a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, clarified that the figure quoted was not for travel alone, but rather the full-year budgetary allocation for training and capacity building across over 100 ministries, departments, and agencies in the state for 2025.

Rasheed also revealed that he often uses his family’s private jet for travel in order to reduce the financial burden on the state.

“The amount quoted for Governor Adeleke was negligible because the Governor footed most of his travel through his family’s private jet, just like the case of his recent trip to the United States of America,” the statement said.

The governor’s aide further stated that the figures published were extracted from the state’s own website as part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability.

Describing the media reports as opposition-sponsored, Rasheed said they were aimed at misrepresenting legitimate expenses for training and official engagements.

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The party made this known in a statement signed by its chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, as a response to a communiqué released after a meeting by the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Leadership Caucus.

Recall that Redio Afinju had earlier reported that the Osun PDP Leadership Caucus has reaffirmed their support for Governor Adeleke as their flagbearer in the forthcoming election, despite his rumored defection to the APC.

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The APC Chairman, however, hinted that the fear of losing the 2026 governorship election drove Governor Adeleke to desperately want to join the progressive fold, adding that Osun PDP has become a “leprous house” deserted by “decent politicians” with the intention to serve the people.

“We state first of all that the highly informed Osun State public, who are aware that it was the fear of the impending 2026 election defeat that motivated the governor to desperately seek in our party an asylum for his political survival in 2026, are excited about the measured treatment meted to the Osun State governor and his desperate party men,” he stated.

While affirming that a political party is open to all interested parties, the Osun APC chairman noted that Governor Adeleke’s entry is suspected and intended to tarnish the party’s image and create a public perception crisis.

He said, “A political party is a free-exit-free-entry arrangement; therefore, everyone is welcome. However, in a situation where an entry is suspected to tarnish the image of the party and create a public perception crisis for it, the party is at will to foreclose such a destructive entry as it was the case in the instance of Adeleke’s attempt to smuggle himself into our party.”

Lawal added that Governor Adeleke was running from the wrath of the state’s electorate after mismanaging almost N1 trillion in 30 months and was looking for cover in the APC.

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In a statement released by the governor’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke made the call during a stakeholders’ conference themed- “Sustainability of O-Meal for Improved Children Nutrition in Osun State Homegrown School Feeding Programme.”

The programme, implemented in partnership with the Osun State Government and the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development, is aimed at enhancing child nutrition through homegrown food initiatives.

Despite the current challenge of rising food inflation, Governor Adeleke said the programme, having reached thousands of children over the years, continues to scale up its efforts.

He therefore urged development partners, donor agencies, and philanthropists to collaborate with the state government in its drive to empower and develop Osun children.

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Adeleke urged Muslim faithful and others to use the Hijrah celebration to pray for peace, progress and development of the state.

He said the celebration period was a time to pray for the overall development of the state and unity at large.

According to the statement, the governor will take a customary salute on Saturday at a special march past at Fakunle Comprehensive High School in Osogbo to celebrate the new year.

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The Association made this call through its Chairman, Samuel Obisanya, while speaking with one of our correspondents, noted that Osun State is naturally blessed with Plantain but appealed to the state government to support them to ensure adequate production, amidst the commencement of the rainy season.

Obisanya hinted that the Osun State Government’s distribution of Tractors to Federal Constituencies across the state will be difficult to access for farmers.

 According to him, the Tractors should be left in the care of respective associations as they are they are closer to each farmer, unlike constituency Offices, adding that Banana needs more than Tractors.

In the same vein, the Secretary of the Association, Olalekan Odunuga, maintained that each farmers needs varies across what the farmer produces, stressing that Plantain farming also needs Suckers and Agro-Chemical inputs.

He also frowned at locating the Tractors in constituencies, adding that there are some constituencies without Plantain Farmers.

While speaking on encouraging younger generations into farming, Olalekan stressed that the Association has commenced the “Catch Them Young” program, which is aimed at enlightening secondary school students on the importance of Agriculture.

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