*freezes all govt accounts in banks. other financial institutions
*says its now Osun State, not State of Osun
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Sunday, ordered immediate reversal of the state’s name to the constitutionally recognised “Osun State”, freezing all government accounts in banks and other financial institutions in the process.
The new governor in his speech after he was sworn-in by the Osun State Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, also announced the reversal of all appointments and major decisions of the immediate past administration taken after the July 17, 2022
Senator Adeleke pointed out that the coming of his administration is a sign of a new Osun State, saying, ” for the purpose of emphasis, I will be a Governor for all Osun people regardless of differences in language, faith, political affiliation or any other considerations.
Welcome to a new Osun State, The State of The Living Spring”.
” Let me announce an immediate return to status quo of all fresh appointments, placements and other major decisions taken by the immediate past administration with effect from the 17th of July, 2022. Immediate freezing of all government accounts in banks and other financial institutions”, he said
Governor Adeleke directed ” Immediate establishment of a panel to carry out an inventory and recover all government assets. An immediate establishment of a panel to review all appointments and major decisions of the immediate past administration taken after the 17th July, 2022′
” I hereby, issue the following directives which will be backed up with appropriate Executive orders:
* Immediate freezing of all government accounts in banks and other financial institutions
* Immediate establishment of a panel to carry out an inventory and recover all government assets
” An immediate establishment of a panel to review all appointments and major decisions of the immediate past administration taken after the 17th July, 2022
“An immediate reversal to the constitutionally recognised name of our state, Osun State. All government insignia, correspondences and signages should henceforth reflect Osun state rather than State of Osun which is unknown to the Nigerian constitution.’
Speaking further, Senator Adeleke said, ” I have a grand vision of a new Osun state. But I cannot do it alone. I therefore seek the support and cooperation of everyone to make this happen, saying, ” I hereby extend a strong hand of fellowship to the other arms of governments, the Legislature and the Judiciary. As a former lawmaker and a graduate of Criminal Justice, I appreciate the importance of collaboration among the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary”.
” I call on all political parties to unite in the best interest of the state. Election is over. Now is the time for governance. We are open to fresh ideas in line with our manifesto”.
He however, expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari ” for allowing a conducive atmosphere for a peaceful, free and fair election in Osun state” and the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party under the able leadership of our Chairman, His Excellency Sen. Iyorchia Ayu and his National Working Committee for their immeasurable support.
” I also thank our presidential candidate, His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON, Vice presidential candidate His Excellency Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, CON, all PDP state Governors, the Minority caucuses of the Senate, House of Representatives and Osun State House of Assembly and other party stakeholders who stood by Osun State to reclaim our mandate which was stolen four years ago.”
