Adeleke Reverses Decisions, Appointments Of Predecessor, State’s Name, Freezes Osun’s Accounts

By Ayodele Oni

Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reversed all appointments made by his predecessor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola between July 17 and November 26, 2022.

Adeleke, who was sworn in on Sunday at the Osogbo Township Stadium, made this known in his inauguration speech.

Adeleke also made executive orders freezing all bank accounts of the State.

The Governor said a new era has come and “it’s not business as usual. We’re here for a serious business.”

He said that his administration would, as a matter of urgency, convene an education conference to arrest the decline of Osun education among comity of States.

“Let me make the following Executive Orders. Shortly after my emergence on July 17, my predecessor Alhaji Isiaka Oyetola started making appointments and awarding contracts without budgetary allocations.”

He, therefore, did the following:

“Reversal of all appointments from July 17, 2022 with immediate effect. Immediate reversal of State name to Osun State instead of the State of Osun.

“The State of Osun is unconstitutional and it’s hereby reversed.”

He also ordered immediate establishment of panel to look into activities of the last administration in its twilight.”

The oath of office was administered by Osun State Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo at the Osogbo City Stadium in the state capital.

While Adeleke took his oath of office at about 11:50am, his deputy, Kola Adewusi, followed suit some 15 minutes later.

Adeleke said under his watch as the Governor of Osun State, he would correct all past injustice, corrupt acts or policies by any previous administration which against the collective interest of the people.

“Let me state here that from the education, health, mining sector, agriculture, road infrastructure and supply of potable water, let it be known to all that it is no longer going to be business as usual. And I repeat, it is no longer business as usual.

His words:

“Our administration will demonstrate a high sense of urgency, transparency, justice and innovation to tackle and solve the problems of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and poor infrastructure.

“I am well aware of the fact that my responsibility as the Governor and Chief Security Officer of Osun State entails meeting the legitimate expectations of our people.

“Therefore, I promise that those expectations of the workers, traders, artisans, farmers, business owners, students, pensioners, traditional and religious leaders and indeed all residents of Osun State will be met by the grace of God and the cooperation of everyone.

“As I accept the mantle of leadership entrusted upon me by the people of our dear state, I am conscious of the enormous challenges and responsibilities ahead of me and will begin from this hour work day and night with deep sense of purpose to be a servant to you all.”

Dignitaries present at the well-attended event included the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, his running mate and Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa.

Also in attendance are Governors Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Emmanuel Udom (Akwa Ibom), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Duoye Diri (Bayelsa). Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi were not left out.

The G5 Governor’s of the PDP were however conspicuously absent.

Adeleke of the PDP won the July 16 governorship election in Osun State after defeating the incumbent and main rival, Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC).