Shiver for Adeleke as APC Chieftains, Others Welcome Oyetola to Osun, Make Strong Vow

Shiver for Adeleke as APC Chieftains, Others Welcome Oyetola to Osun, Make Strong Vow

  • A development that would shock many, especially the new governor of Osun, Ademola Adeleke is the return of Oyetola to the state
  • This is as the embattled former Governor Oyeola received a warm welcome and prayers as he returned from Lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia
  • Meanwhile, following his return, the APC members in the state have assured Oyetola of reclaiming the party's mandate in Osun

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Members of All Progressives Congress (APC) and supporters on Monday welcomed former governor Adegboyega Oyetola into Osun State as he returned from vacation.

Oyetola had left the state before Senator Ademola Adeleke was sworn in on November 28.

Former Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, Ademola Adeleke, Lesser Hajj, Saudi Arabia, APC, PDP, Davido
Oyetola receives a rousing welcome from APC members as he returns to Osun. Photo credit: Governor Adegboyega Oyetola
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It was learned that Oyetola was in Saudi Arabia for Lesser Hajj.

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APC chieftains welcome Oyetola, pray for him and as well make a strong vow

On Monday, January 2nd, thousands of APC members, including his supporters, were waiting at Tinubu/Shettima Campaign office, Ogo-Oluwa to welcome the former governor, The Nation reported.

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Oyetola arrived at the campaign office where the leadership of APC organised a prayer session for him.

Addressing members after the prayer, Oyetola said he returned to the state to reclaim his mandate and work towards ensuring the success of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the February election, The Sun newspaper added.

Meanwhile, Oyetola is challenging the victory of Senator Ademola Adeleke at the Osun State Election Petition.

Osun: Davido's uncle pinned with strong allegations over SURE-P Fund

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Osun state has pinned a strong allegation against Governor Ademola Adeleke.

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In a statement issued by the APC chairman, Osun state chapter, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal alleged that Governor Adeleke misused the SURP-P Fund for the local government and other social infrastructure.

He stated that it was the fund Governor Adeleke used to purchase rice for the members and leaders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state.

Oyetola vs Adeleke: Forensic expert testifies over BVAS machines, Lawyer questions Osun gov's certificates

A forensic expert, Samuel Oduntan, had appeared before the Osun Election Petitions Tribunal in defense of the forensic report conducted on some election materials/BVAS machines in the July 16 governorship elections.

The forensic report was also admitted as exhibit by the tribunal after Oduntan was crossed-examined by the petitioner, former Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s counsel, Akin Olujimi (SAN).

Oduntan at the resumed hearing on Thursday, December 22, told the tribunal that the report was arrived at after a forensic audit of some election materials in the governorship election.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.