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Osun Governor Adeleke, Finally, Dumps PDP

December 2, 2025

By Adesina Soyooye

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has finally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

The Governor was forced to dump the Party under which he was elected Senator and later, Governor, due to the intractable crisis which engulfed it since 2023, and worsened in the past two months.

Feelers that the Governor was finally, officially, on his way out of the party filtered-in early Monday when the PDP postponed its Governorship Candidate Primary Election scheduled for December 2, 2025.

In a letter signed by its National Organising Secretary, Umar Mohammed Bature titled

Update On Osun State Gubernatorial Primary Election the party notified

delegates, stakeholders, and the general public that the Gubernatorial Primary Convention has been postponed following an ongoing consultations and the need to ensure full compliance with the Party’s constitution, established guidelines, and the Electoral Act.

It added that

“A new and definitive date for the primary will be communicated in due course after all procedural requirements have been concluded.”

It also confirmed Adeleke as its only Candidate for the 2026 Governorship election. “For clarity, the PDP affirms that His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, remains the only duly cleared, screened, and confirmed aspirant for the Party’s gubernatorial ticket in Osun State. No other individual purchased forms or completed the screening process; hence, Governor Adeleke stands as the sole valid aspirant recognized by the Party”, it noted.

However, the fluid situation put Adeleke’s ticket in jeopardy. Sensing what would be afoot, Adeleke had distanced himself from the controversial PDP National Convention held in Ibadan in November. He was conspicuously absent. What was not public was that the Governor had, since 4th November, 2025, resigned from the beleaguered Party.

In his resignation letter to his Sagba Abogunde Ward 2 Ede, dated 4th November, 2025, and titled “RESIGNATION OF MY MEMBERSHIP OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP)”, the Governor wrote: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the Party with immediate effect.

“I thank the Peoples Democratic Party for the opportunity given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party.”

The letter was received and acknowledged same day by the Ward Chairman, Saka Kamoudeen Alamu.

It was not immediately which Party the Governor would settle for in order to contest for his second term in office.

A couple of months back, after very high level discussions, he was set to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, and even though President Bola Tinubu was all for it, Adeleke could not stand the bitterness and open antagonism from some members of the Osun State APC which greeted that move. He quickly withdrew into his shell, but pledged full support for President Tinubu’s second term reelection in 2027.

Not a few people doubt he would join the African Democratic Congress, ADC, given the very untidy relationship between Tinubu and the National Secretary of the Party, Rauf Aregbesola, a former Tinubu very close ally and friend-turned very bitter political enemy. Some people also say both the Social Democratic Party, SDP and the Labour Party, LP, are ruled out for personal reasons.

What is not in doubt, however, is that whichever Party he joins, the hugely popular Governor will, most likely, have the support of his people.

Nigeria Going, Going… US-NIG Joint Working Group To The Rescue?

The Source

December 1, 2025

By Seve Osuji

As non-state actors encircle Nigeria like vultures and inflict maximum punishment, threatening to overrun her, President Bola Tinubu hurriedly proclaimed emergency.

If you thought he was going to unveil a ground breaking strategy to clear out the miscreants in 90 days, then you’re a denizen of Mars.

It all turned out to be a damp squib. It was yet another photo opportunity with security chiefs during which the president was caught on camera dozing off on them.

The report emanating from the so-called security meeting was even more underwhelming: The president declared an emergency on security matters in Nigeria.

And what does that mean? He directed massive recruitment into the armed forces and the police, that’s it!

Ha, at a time of existential threat on her very sovereignty? A time the country is on the verge of being overrun by terrorists?

CLEARLY A CAPACITY ISSUE: Again and again, President Tinubu has proven that he truly lacks the requisite capacity to run Nigeria. At a time a General and his troops were ambushed and slaughtered by terrorists.

At a time the federal government is so prostrate, it had to shut down schools in response to bandits invading schools across the Northern zone and herding hundreds of pupils into the depths of the forest.

As terror and banditry have become pervasive, making Nigeria look like a broken giant in the sun, you would expect a president to talk tough, to enunciate flat-out strategies and to envision final closure initiatives to a long-running madness.

Zilch. Nothing. Ineptitude. Void. These are all we got from President Tinubu’s declaration of emergency.

US-NIG JOINT WORKING GROUP TO THE RESCUE? Thank goodness, the Trump mandate is yielding fruits already. Recall that President Donald Trump of the US, had in October warned about genocide against Christians in Nigeria promising to visit, ‘gun blazing’ to take out the bad guys if President Tinubu continues to doodle over the matter.

We hear a joint working group is coming up shortly. Some highlights are: deeper intelligence cooperation, accelerated processing of requests for defence equipment, scale up of assistance across fronts, enhanced technical backing for early warning and rapid response and humanitarian support for communities in distress, especially in the middle belt that the Jihadists have rendered a tragedy zone.

PUSHING BACK ISIS AND CRAZY JIHADISTS: This is good news. This is indeed heartwarming; probably the best talk we’ve heard in Nigeria about insecurity for a long time.

There’s no doubt that the ISIS beasts troubling countries like Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, to name a few, had marked Nigeria for taking.

For the past 15 years, since they stepped into Nigeria through Borno (Lake Chad axis), they have continued to entrench and grow in strength and capacity.

From the northeast to the northwest of Nigeria, they come in different names and different guises: Boko Haram, ISIS, ISWAP, Al Quaeda, Lakurawa, etc.

As it is, if we don’t get support in the form of the US-NIG JWG, the north of Nigeria would be balkanised and taken over by various terror/jihadi groups before 2027. Katsina is almost gone!

North central would become the next battlefield and of course, we know their next destination: Igbo and Yoruba lands with the minorities as collateral spoils of war.

All of this is likely to happen in the next five years.

EXPRESSO avers that Nigeria could be overrun in five years if Tinubu remains in power. We don’t need any special intelligence to predict this.

The reasons are that he is utterly incompetent, which is the result of incapacity and corruption. Hardly anything is getting done under his watch in nearly three years.

Not even ambassadorial nominations can be got right. In fact, both the president and the presidency are worse than poor. In countries where the presidency is manned by great minds, such rabble-rousers as we have on the list would never have made it. It’s most disgraceful to have Reno and Fani-Kayode heading Nigeria’s missions anywhere.

NOW THAT THE US IS HERE, WHAT TINUBU MAY DO: Nigeria needs utmost tact in embracing and engaging with the US.

President Tinubu must consider some interventionist, short and long term measures.

SUGGESTED SHORT TERM STEPS:

>Set up EMERGENCY WAR ROOM, EWR. Call it say, Operation 90 Days.

>Pick the very best living Nigeria military mind to head it (must be a serving or retired military general).

>The EWR team of not more than a dozen will engage with and direct the US-NIG JWG.

>Overriding objective of the EWR is to clear out all active terrorists from Nigeria in 90 days.

>The EWR will map out the hot spots and create forward commands.

>Unravel and arrest all the terror financiers and supporters.

>Determine sources of arms.

>In collaboration with the US-NIG JWG deploy more intelligence and technology to pre-empt and rout.

>The head of EWR would directly give weekly updates to the nation.

LONG-TERM STEPS:

>Government must deal with the underlying causes of this social upheaval.

>Ban grazing giving a one-year moratorium. >Set up model ranches to help fast track the transition.

>Outlaw the almajiri learning system.

>Outlaw Sharia law in the northern states

>Recruitment into the military and police should be made a routine and ongoing exercise, etc.

FINALLY ANALYSIS: Without deigning to teach professional war tacticians their job, these are just pointers to what is possible.

US-NIG JWG STRATEGY TEAM: And lest we forget, Nigeria must have an EMERGENCY STRATEGY THINK TANK(EST), to be domiciled in Aso Rock, this team will drive our collaboration with the US. They are to be made up of our best of the best minds.

They are to run through the frameworks, the objectives, directive principles, timelines, expectations, results, etc.

Nigeria must not go blindfolded into a “love affair” with the US. We must go with our very best minds in strategy and bilateral cooperations. We must protect our sovereignty.

The ultimate point is that Nigeria is at the tipping point right now. If we fail to act now and quick, Nigeria will sooner fall into the hands of murderous Jihadists.

Then she would be classified among the “axis of evil” states.#

>>Osuji was a former newspaper editor and columnist.

>>Feedback: [email protected]

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HIV Prevention Injection Finally Unveiled In Africa

Akinwale Kasali

December 1, 2025

By Akinwale Kasali

The groundbreaking new Human Immune Virus, HIV, Prevention Injection has been unveiled in South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia. It was unveiled on Monday, December 1, 2025.

This is the first public rollout of the drugs, as the aforementioned countries have the World’s Highest HIV Burden.

The drug known as Lenacapavir, is taken twice a year, and has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by more than 99.9 percent, making it functionally akin to a powerful vaccine.

It was gathered that in South Africa, where one in five adults lives with HIV, a Wits University Research Unit oversaw the rollout as part of an initiative funded by Unitaid, the United Nations health agency.

“The first individuals have begun using lenacapavir for HIV prevention in South Africa … making it among the first real-world use of the 6-monthly injectable in low-and middle-income countries,” Unitaid said in a statement.

Though the research did not specify how many people received the first doses of the drug, which cost $28,000 per person a year in the United States.

A broader national rollout is said to be expected next year.

Neighbouring Zambia and Eswatini received 1,000 doses last month as part of a US programme, and were expected to launch the drug at World AIDS Day ceremonies.

Under the programme, manufacturer Gilead Sciences has agreed to provide lenacapavir at no profit to two million people in countries with a high HIV burden over three years.

Though the numbers of supplied has generated criticism, with Critics saying this is far below the actual requirement and that the market price is out of reach for most people.

Eastern and Southern Africa account for about 52 percent of the 40.8 million people living with HIV worldwide, according to 2024 UNAIDS data.

Generic versions of lenacapavir are expected to be available from 2027 at around $40 per year in more than 100 countries, through agreements by Unitaid and the Gates Foundation with Indian pharmaceutical companies.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, has been used for over a decade to prevent HIV, but its reliance on a daily pill has limited its impact on global infections.

Why Apo-Karshi Road Contract Was Terminated – FCT Minister, Wike

Ayodele Oni

December 1, 2025

Nyesom Wike - FCT Minister — Nyesom Wike

By Ayodele Oni

A new contractor, has resumed work on the 13 kilometre Apo-Karshi road, replacing Messrs Kakatar Engineering Limited, which was sacked due to its inability to deliver the project.

Speaking after inspection of the work on Monday, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike explained that the road has been re-awarded to another company after being terminated due to prolonged non-performance by the previous contractor.

He said involving another firm signals President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to providing dividends of democracy to people in Karish axis especially by relieving the people of hardship.

The road was awarded to Kakatar in 2011 at a contract sum of N6.4 billion, under former Minister, Bala Mohammed, with a 20 – month completion, but fourteen years on, the project is uncompleted.

On recovering the chunk amount that was paid to the contractor, Wike explained that he was not interested in going back to trace the process, saying the legal secretariat would decide the way forward.

“When we came on board in 2023, one major project that was of very much concern was Apo-Karshi road, and that road was awarded sometimes in 2011. And a lot of variations had taken place before we came.

“So when we called the contractor, he agreed to go back to site and gave us a promise that within six months that project would be delivered.

“Unfortunately, it was a very big disappointment and therefore we had no choice but to terminate it and give to a more competent and serious contractor which is SCC.

“And that had to be done through emergency because if we start all over with the procurement process, that might take like five, six months and then, rain will come in again and we start facing challenges.

“So because of the importance of that road, we felt that we have to relieve the hardship of the people there and then connect to Apo and Wassa. I think it’s a major decision we took and for the interest of the people of Abuja” Wike said.

He also inspected the ongoing earth work of over 14 kilometre Bwari-Chikakore- Kubwa road being handled by SCC Nigeria Limited.

Wike, also visited the Bazango dual carriageway road project in Kubwa, recently awarded under emergency consideration.

Police Intercepts 40 Suspected Trafficked Malians In Mararaba, Karu Nasarawa State

Suleiman Anyalewechi

December 1, 2025

40 Suspected Trafficked Malians In Mararaba

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Nasarawa State Police Command, on Monday, December 1, 2025, informed that it has rescued no fewer than 40 foreign nationals who were victims of human trafficking ring.

The State Police Commissioner, Mohammed Shettima-Jauro who disclosed this at the occasion of the formal handing over of the victims to the Comptroller of Immigration Service, NIS, Nasarawa State Command, Sekule Ubale in Lafia the State Capital, stated that they were freed from a bungalow at Orange Market in Mararaba ,Karu Local Council of the State.

According to the CP, the victims ,39 of which are Malians, and one Ivorian national, were lured to Nigeria with mouth-watering job opportunities by members of the trafficking syndicates.

Upon arrival in the country, the victims, Shettima-Jauro added, were allegedly held captive ,and forced to recruit others, with their captors engaging them in forced and slave labour.

The CP noted that the rescue of the victims , comprising 33 males and 6 females followed an intelligence-driven operation conducted by operatives.

“Upon receipt of this information, a team of Police detectives was immediately mobilised to the location where thirty-three males and seven females ,all Malian nationals , with the exception of one person from Ivory Coast, were rescued from a bungalow at Orange Market , Mararaba Karu LGA ” the CP stated .

This is as he informed that the prime suspect, Abdullahi Berter, a Malian citizen, who earlier evaded arrest, has been apprehended.

He was arrested after operatives launched a coordinated manhunt for him.

Shettima-Jauro added that the victims will be subjected to proper investigation and profiling for further necessary action by the Immigration authorities

The CP also emphasized that the police are presently working assiduously to establish the extent of the operations and membership of the trafficking syndicate , with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice.

Responding, the state NIS boss Ubale , while acknowledging the receipt of the 40 victims, noted that the Command effected additional arrest of 20 Malians.

He assured that all the victims will undergo thorough investigation and profiling, before their repatriation to their various countries.

Uzodimma Congratulates Imo NUJ Chair, Nwanguma And Team On Reelection

The Source

December 1, 2025

Hope Uzodimma and Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma

Governor Hope Uzodimma has congratulated the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Chapter, Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma and his team on their reelection to serve for another tenure of three years.

Nwanguma and his team were reelected unopposed weekend at a peaceful election conducted by the Vice President, South East Zone C of NUJ, Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku JP with the National President, Comrade Al-Hassan Yahaya, and Zonal Secretary, Comrade Irem Emmanuel in attendance.

Other officers reelected alongside Nwanguma include: Comrade Treasure Ihechi-Nwamah (Secretary), Comrade Chigozie Uzosike (Assistant Secretary), Comrade Thank God Emeh (Treasurer), and Comrade Destiny Isinwa (Internal Auditor).

All five officers were returned unopposed for second term by Imo NUJ delegates during the Triennial Delegates Conference which took place at NUJ Press Centre, New Owerri on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

A statement by Oguwike Nwachuku, Governor Uzodimma’s Chief Press Secretary/ Special Adviser Media, said the Governor had congratulated Nwanguma and his team for “winning the trust of their members who returned them unopposed.”

Governor Uzodimma however urged them

to be “magnanimous in victory by carrying every member along,” and to ensure that they “uphold the ethics of the journalism profession as they go about discharging their duties not just in Imo State but elsewhere.”

The Governor assured Nwanguma and his team of the willingness of his administration to always partner with the media to serve the public better.

Osun PDP Gov. Primary Election Put On Hold

Ayodele Oni

December 1, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has announced that the governorship primary election of the party, slated for Tuesday may not hold.

Osun PDP Chairman, Mr. Sunday Bisi, disclosed on Monday in Osogbo that the crisis ravaging the party has made the conduct of the party’s governorship primary earlier slated for December 2 impossible.

“In the light of the foregoing, it has become inevitable, indeed unavoidable, that the PDP governorship primaries earlier slated for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, can no longer hold as scheduled.

Bisi also revealed that Governor Ademola Adeleke may no longer be interested in seeking the nomination of the party for the 2026 governorship election.

He, however, stated that Adeleke’s decision may change with the resolution of crisis ravaging the party, which must be recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) and reached within the commission’s timeline for the Osun governorship poll.

Bisi, who briefed journalists in Osogbo, pointed out that Adeleke fully complied with all requirements set out in the PDP’s timetable for nomination, adding that he

“purchased and submitted the expression of interest and nomination forms within the stipulated window of October 13th to 25th, 2025, being the deadline for submission.

“However, soon after these pre-primary processes were concluded, the internal imbroglio rocking the national leadership of our party escalated.

“The suspension and counter-suspension of key national officers, officers who are statutorily central to the conduct of congresses, primaries, and the transmission of our candidate’s name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), created a level of uncertainty that directly impacted the planned schedule.

“This crisis reached a point where the statutory ad-hoc ward and local government congresses, scheduled for November 24th and 29th respectively, could not hold.

“These are the very congresses where delegates to the primaries are elected. As you are all aware, the issues leading to these disruptions are presently before various courts across the country.

“However, because of the internal crisis rocking the national leadership of our party, the information at my disposal is that Governor Ademola Adeleke may no longer be interested in seeking the nomination of the PDP for the 2026 Osun Gubernatorial Election, except a resolution recognised by INEC is reached within the INEC timeline.”

Fmr Edo Gov. Obaseki Turns Down Assembly’s Invitation, Says It’s Offensive, Laughable

Ayodele Oni

December 1, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

Former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described as prejudiced, his invitation by the State House of Assembly and vowed not to appear.

The House of Assembly ad-hoc Committee probing the funding and ownership of two flagship projects from his administration, the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel had invited the former Governor to appear before it on Thursday.

Obaseki, through his media adviser, Crusoe Osagie, pointed out that the invitation is “offensive and laughable.”

In the statement, Obaseki argued that the matter is subjudice, already before the Courts, rendering the Assembly’s summons improper under legal principles.

“It is laughable for the Assembly to invite the former governor over a matter that is already in court,” Osagie said.

The Committee, chaired by Ade Isibor, was set up at the behest of incumbent Governor Monday Okpebholo to scrutinize the projects’ financial dealings.

“Why subject him to another round of questioning on the same issues? The Edo Assembly should learn how the law works,” Crusoe added

Obaseki, who left office in November 2024 after a contentious handover to Okpebholo, emphasized that he cannot be compelled to respond separately to overlapping inquiries.

The assembly’s letter, signed by committee secretary Bekisu Oshone Wilson, extended invitations to a broader roster of figures tied to the projects.

Among them are former Edo Finance Commissioner Joseph Eboigbe, ex-Attorney General Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, MOWAA Director Philip Iheanacho.

Executives from key private entities: Tilbury House Nigeria Limited’s Managing Director, Pramod Thorat of Hospitality Investment and Management Company (HIMC), Ugochukwu Anigbogu of Afrinvest Capital Limited, and leaders from Meristem Trustees Limited and Emerging Africa Trustees Ltd are also summoned by the assembly.

Their attendance is deemed “required” to illuminate the funding trails and ownership structures, particularly for the Radisson project, which has drawn ire for its stalled progress despite heavy public investment.

Ambassadors: Mr President: “We Reject Reno Omokri” – Delta Democrats Forum

The Source

December 1, 2025

Following the nomination, by President Bola Tinubu, of Mr Reno Omokri, as Ambassador by President Bola Tinubu, a Group, Delta Democrats Forum, DDF, has rejected him.

President Tinubu had, on Saturday, forwarded Omokri’s name, along with 31 others, to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, for confirmation as Ambassadors.

But since the names were made public, it has been greeted with outrage with not a few people describing the list as “disgraceful, shameful, underwhelming.

Especially, three of the names have attracted a lot of criticism and controversy. They are those of a former strong Tinubu critic, Reno Omokri, former Minister for Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode and the immediate past Chairman of tye Independent National Electoral Commissioner, INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu.

In continuation of the protest against the list, the DDF has written an open letter to the President, rejrcting Omokri’s appointment as a representative of Delta State, insisting that he is not a fit and proper person to be appointed from the State.

Following is the full text of the letter.

“Your Excellency,

“On behalf of the Delta Democrats Forum (DDF), a broad coalition of democratic voices committed to integrity, accountability, and responsible governance — we write to unequivocally reject the nomination of Mr. Reno Omokri as an Ambassador representing Delta State.

“While we respect the constitutional prerogative of the Presidency to nominate ambassadors, we also have a duty to defend the honour, image, and values of Delta State. It is for this reason that we must state, without reservation, that Mr. Omokri is not a suitable choice to represent our people at any diplomatic level.

“1. A Deeply Controversial Personality Unfit for Diplomacy

“Mr. Omokri has become known nationwide not for diplomacy or constructive engagement, but for provocative rhetoric, divisive commentary, and frequent public altercations, especially on social media.

An ambassador is expected to embody calmness, maturity, restraint, and statesmanship. Mr. Omokri’s record contradicts these qualities.

“Delta State cannot be represented abroad by an individual whose conduct routinely inflames tensions, fuels unnecessary controversy, and disrespects opposing views.

“2. Inconsistent Loyalties and Political Opportunism

“A diplomat must project reliability and national coherence. Yet Mr. Omokri’s history of erratic political positions, unstable loyalty, and sudden shifts in advocacy raises serious questions about his reliability.

Such inconsistency is incompatible with the responsibility and discretion required of an ambassador.

“3. He Does Not Reflect Delta State’s Values or Character

“Deltans are known nationwide for humility, decorum, tolerance, and quiet excellence.

Mr. Omokri’s public persona—marked by attention-seeking antics, insults, and unrestrained online behaviour—stands in direct contrast to the character of our people.

“As a forum committed to the integrity of Delta’s representation, we firmly state that his nomination is not in harmony with the cultural and moral standards of our state.

“4. Not Fit to Serve Even at Local Level, Let Alone Diplomatically

“Given his divisive posture and controversial public behaviour, we believe it would be difficult to justify his appointment even as a ward councillor in Delta State.

If he cannot meet the standards of local leadership, how then can he be entrusted with the responsibility of representing Nigeria and Delta State on an international platform?

“5. Delta Has More Credible and Exemplary Candidates

“Delta State is blessed with accomplished statesmen, diplomats, technocrats, scholars, and community leaders with impeccable integrity and global credibility.

Choosing Mr. Omokri disregards the wealth of qualified and respectable Deltans who would bring honour and stability to Nigeria’s diplomatic corps.

“Our Demand

“In line with our commitment to responsible leadership and the protection of Delta State’s image, the Delta Democrats Forum hereby urges Your Excellency to withdraw the nomination of Mr. Reno Omokri and replace him with a candidate who

embodies:

*unity rather than division,

*reflects the dignity of Delta State, and

*upholds Nigeria’s diplomatic reputation.

“Conclusion

“Your Excellency, this nomination has generated widespread concern among Deltans across political lines. We respectfully submit that Mr. Reno Omokri’s reputation and conduct make him entirely unsuitable to serve as Ambassador.

The Delta Democrats Forum stands firm in defense of our state’s honour and urges your administration to reconsider in the overall interest of Nigeria’s diplomatic image.

“Respectfully,

“Comrade Ufuoma Steven Atare Convener – Delta Democrats Forum

Delta Democrats Forum (DDF)

Committed to Democratic Integrity and Responsible Leadership”

Osun: Gov Adeleke Imposes Curfew On Igbabo Community

Ayodele Oni

December 1, 2025

Ademola Adeleke - Osun State Governor — Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.

By Ayodele Oni

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Igbajo, in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of the State.

The action followed a breakdown of law and order in the area.

A Prince of the town and a former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Adegboyega Famodun, reportedly passed on at the weekend.

The appointment of Famodun as the Igbabo Monarch by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, few days to the exit of his administration was nullified by Governor Adeleke and remained a subject of litigation.

Osun State Commissioner for Information and public enlightenment Kolapo Alimi disclosed this on Monday in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo.

The Governor ordered an immediate lockdown of the town until normalcy is fully restored.

The State government said the unrest, which broke out on Sunday night and continued into the early hours of Monday, was linked to tensions arising from the death of Prince Adegboyega Famodun, who passed away last week after a brief illness.

Governor Adeleke who condemned the unrest, noted that his Government would not tolerate any uncivil behaviour capable of truncating the existing peace and harmony being currently experienced throughout the state.

He warned that anyone caught fomenting trouble would be made to face the full wrath of the law.

The governor directed the Army, Police, Department of State Services and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps with other security agencies to commence 24-hour surveillance over the community.

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