Adeleke freezes Osun govt’s accounts, fires Oyetola’s appointees

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered immediate freezing of all accounts of the state. The newly sworn in governor has also reversed all appointments Adegboyega Oyetola, his predecessor, made from July 17, 2022, till he left office. He said he would raise a committee to review all appointments and make recommendations. Daily Trust […]

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered immediate freezing of all accounts of the state.

The newly sworn in governor has also reversed all appointments Adegboyega Oyetola, his predecessor, made from July 17, 2022, till he left office.

He said he would raise a committee to review all appointments and make recommendations.

Daily Trust had reported how Oyetola appointed 30 permanent secretaries hours to the end of his tenure.

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Adeleke has also reversed the Osun appellation from “The State of the Virtues” to “The State of the Living Spring”.Ademola Adeleke has been sworn in as the governor of Osun state.

Speaking after taking his oath of office at the Osogbo City Stadium, Adeleke said he was aware of the expectations of Osun residents, promising not to disappoint them.

He also promised to transform education, security, healthcare, infrastructure, local government administration, judiciary, public service, among other sectors.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, PDP Presidential Candidate; Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Atiku’s running mate; Senator Iyorchia Ayu, PDP National Chairman; former Senate President Bukola Saraki, were among the dignitaries in attendance.