Governor Adeleke & Davido Address Osun State Security Concerns Ahead of Elections
Osun State security & governance
Osun State security & governance Osogbo, Osun State – February 17, 2025 – Osun State has been at the center of political and security discussions following recent developments involving Governor Ademola Adeleke and Nigerian music star David Adeleke (Davido). Both have spoken out on security issues and governance, particularly as the state prepares for its local government elections on February 22, 2025.
Governor Adeleke Appoints Himself as Commissioner for Works Amid Legal Challenge
Osun State security & governance
In July 2023, Governor Ademola Adeleke made a bold move by appointing himself as the Commissioner for Works while inaugurating 25 other commissioners in Osogbo. His deputy, Kola Adewusi, was also assigned the role of Commissioner for Sports and Special Needs. The decision was met with legal resistance from the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which argued that the move violated Section 183 of the Nigerian Constitution, prohibiting a sitting governor from holding another executive office.
The APC took the matter to the Osun State High Court, demanding a declaration that the appointments were unconstitutional. Despite the controversy, Governor Adeleke defended his decision, citing his commitment to ensuring effective infrastructure development. Read more