Politics

Speaker Defends Osun LG Amendment Bill

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun, has dismissed allegations by the All Progressives Congress, APC, that the legislature undermined local government autonomy with the passage of the Local Government Amendment No. 2 Bill, 2026.

Prince Egbedun, in a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Olamide Tiamiyu, described the APC’s claims as unfounded and driven by desperation.

He maintained that the recent ruling of the Supreme Court of Nigeria does not invalidate the constitutional authority of state legislatures over local government administration.

“The Supreme Court judgement does not erase Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution. That section expressly empowers state Houses of Assembly to make laws for the proper administration of local governments. Autonomy does not translate into absence of legislative oversight,” the statement said.

Prince Egbedun explained that the amendment seeks to promote transparency and prevent administrative lapses in the management of public funds at the grassroots, not to take over local government finances.

“We have the mandate of the people of Osun State to legislate. That responsibility cannot and will not be surrendered because of partisan pressure. Our duty is to ensure peace, order and good governance, including strengthening accountability mechanisms where necessary,” he said.

The Speaker described the APC’s condemnation of the bill as premature, adding that the opposition failed to examine the provisions of the amendment before issuing its statement.

He urged the party to exercise restraint, study the contents of the law thoroughly and seek clarification from the House where necessary, rather than resort to public speculation.

The APC had earlier accused the Assembly of attempting to undermine a recent Supreme Court judgement granting autonomy to local governments.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Legislature

OSHA Refutes Claims on Traditional Council Chairmanship

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has firmly dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging plans to rotate the chairmanship of the state’s traditional council.

The Assembly also reaffirmed its determination to defend its institutional integrity against misinformation, fake news, and malicious falsehoods.

This clarification came in a statement issued by the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olamide Tiamiyu, in response to a post published on a Facebook page identified as “Ashiwaju Omo Yoruba,” which falsely suggested that the legislature was considering such a move.

Prince Egbedun described the online publication as entirely false and unrelated to the activities of the House, warning that unchecked misinformation could erode public trust in democratic institutions.

“There has been no communication submitted to, received by, or acknowledged within the legislative chamber regarding the rotation of chairmanship among traditional rulers in the state. No committee of the House, including the Committee on Chieftaincy Matters, has discussed or scheduled deliberations on such an issue”, the statement declared.

The Speaker cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information, particularly on sensitive cultural and traditional matters, noting that the misleading post did not emanate from any recognised channel of the House of Assembly.

Prince Egbedun reassured residents of Osun State of his unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability in legislative processes.

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Legislature

OSHA Nears Passage of 2026 Budget

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has advanced the 2026 Appropriation Bill toward final passage, calling for stronger Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, mechanisms to ensure effective and efficient budget implementation.

Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Olumide Fatunmise, made the call while presenting his committee’s report at a plenary session held at the Assembly Complex in Osogbo.

He stressed that robust oversight remains critical to achieving proper execution of the 2026 budget.

Mr Fatunmise explained that the proposed budget mirrors the priorities of Osun residents, with allocations to key sectors including education, infrastructure, health, agriculture, social welfare, and commerce.

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Reacting to the report, lawmakers such as Prince Adeyemi Adewumi and Mr Abiola Awoyeye commended the committee for its diligence and the successful completion of the budget defence exercise.

In his remarks, the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun, praised the Chairman and members of the Finance and Appropriation Committee, alongside other Standing Committees, for their resilience and commitment throughout the budget review process.

He noted that their dedication played a major role in the success recorded.

The House thereafter resolved into the Committee of Supply for detailed consideration of the State Appropriation Bill, also known as the Money Bill.

Following the amendment of grey areas, the Deputy Majority Leader, Mr Adekunle Oladimeji, moved a motion for the adoption of the report, which Mr Olumide Fatunmise seconded.

 Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Governance

Osun Assembly Resumes, Passes Four Bills

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By Mojisola Oladele 

As the Osun State House of Assembly resumes after its recess, four bills have scaled through its third passage.

The bills included Osun State Sports Commission Establishment Bill, Osun State Communal Crisis Management and Peace Building Bill, Osun State Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Bill and Osun State Startup Bill.

The Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun during the Plenary, said the clean and final copy of the Bills would be sent to the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke for his Assent.

In his welcome remarks, Prince Egbedun who lauded colleague’s promptness and responsiveness to various states’ issues during the recess stressed that, it was a testament to their commitments for the state. 

He also appreciated the unwavering commitment of the lawmakers in their respective constituencies.

The Speaker urged colleagues to uphold high standard Legislative function and noted that there were outstanding bills awaiting the Attention of the Legislators.

He directed the House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and Legal Matters and House Committee on Home Affairs, Culture and Tourism to work on The Osun Multi door bill and submit within one week.

Meanwhile, Osun State Water Users Association and Irrigation Bill 2025 scaled first reading.

The House also dissolved into a committee of the whole for further consideration and amendments on Osun State Emergency Management Agency Amendment No. 1 Bill 2025.

Legislature

LG Funds: OSHA Cautions Banks Against Unauthorised Transactions

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By Mojisola Oladele 

Osun State House of Assembly has again cautioned commercial banks operating in the state against processing unauthorised financial transactions on local governments’ accounts.

This is contained in a letter signed by the Speaker, of the State House to Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun and made available to newsmen in Osogbo.

Prince Egbedun described as “illegal and unconstitutional” financial instructions allegedly emanating from some local governments including Boluwaduro Local Government, authorising deductions of up to 15 percent of the September 2025 allocations in favour of private individuals.

He emphasized that such actions lacked legal backing and budgetary approval and are in clear violation of the Osun State Public Financial Management Law, 2020, and other statutory regulations.

“Treasurers are not legally recognised signatories to Local Government accounts under extant laws. Only the Local Government Chairman and the Director of Administration and General Services (DAGS), both officers of the Local Government Service Commission, are legally empowered to operate these accounts.”

The Speaker emphasized that no withdrawals or deductions could be made from local governments’ accounts without strict adherence to the Constitution, internal financial guidelines, and approved budgets.

“Any bank that processes such unauthorised instructions would be held complicit in financial misconduct, in contravention of several national laws, including: The Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Act,and the Criminal Code Act.”

Prince Egbedun added that severe consequences awaited any institution found culpable, including summons before the House, issuance of arrest warrants, referral to anti-corruption agencies, blacklisting of the bank and recommendation for removal of government patronage.

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OSHA Passes Osun Consumer Protection Agency Bill into Law

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By Mojisola Oladele 

Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has passed the Osun State Consumer Protection Agency Establishment Bill 2025 into law.

The bill seeks to protect consumers from exploitation, ensure product safety and quality control, dispute resolution, education and awareness, economic growth among others.

The Majority Leader, Mr Kofoworola Adewunmi moved the motion for the passage of the bill and was seconded by member representing Osogbo, Mr Bamidele Lawal, during a plenary presided on by the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun.

Prince Egbedun said the clean copy of the bill would be sent to the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke for executive assent.

Also, the Osun State Communal Crisis Management and Peace Building Bill 2025 scaled through its first reading.

The speaker admonished the lawmakers to study the bill in details in preparation for its policy thrust.

In another development, the OSHA invited the Osun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Jimi Bada to appear before the House tomorrow.

The House also dissolved into the committee of the whole for further consideration of Osun State Property Protection Bill 2024.

The Assembly also hosted students of Political Science of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

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OSHA to Investigate Ifon, Ilobu Crisis

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By Mojisola Oladele 

Osun State House of Assembly has directed the House Committee on Security and Inter-Parliamentary Relations to investigate the cause of the crisis between Ifon, Erin Osun and Ilobu Communities.

The Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun who stated this during plenary held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo, said the committee should do the required findings and report back to the House after five days.

The Speaker on behalf of the 8th Assembly sympathized with the people of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun over the recent communal clashes resulting from an age-long boundary dispute. 

Reacting to the communal crisis, the deputy majority leader, Prince Emmanuel Oladimeji, who expressed displeasure over the Incident called for the establishment of temporary shelters, the provision of relief materials and the deployment of necessary health and social personnel to cater for the injured as well as displaced individuals of the Communities.

In Separate remarks, a cross-section of lawmakers who described the incident as unfortunate, commensurate with the families of those who lost their lives and property during the Incident.

They urged the affected communities to allow for lasting peace, and to attain peaceful coexistence amongst the communities.

Earlier, the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun, introduced a private member bill titled the Osun State Communal Crisis Management and Peace Building Commission for Related Matters before the House.

The bill, sponsored by a member representing Obokun State Constituency, Prince Adewumi Adeyemi, aims to establish a proactive, sustainable, and institutional framework for managing and preventing communal crises in Osun State.

However, the Speaker announced a seven-member committee to oversee preparations for the upcoming second anniversary of the 8th Assembly including, the Chairman, Mr Babajide Kofoworola, Mr Abiola Awoyeye as the Vice Chairman, Mr Tajudeen Adeyemi, Mr Bamidele Lawal, Mr Abiola Ibrahim, Mr Folorunso Ogundare as Members and the Clerk, Mr Simeon Amusan as the secretary of the Committee.

Meanwhile, the Osun State Market Authority Bill 2025 and the Osun State Victim Assistance and Witness Protection Bill 2025 scaled the first Reading.

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Osun State Electricity Market Regulatory Bill Scales through Second Reading

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By Moji Oladele

The Osun State Electricity Market Regulatory Bill 2023 has scaled through the second reading at the floor of the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA.

The majority leader of the OSHA, Mr. Kofoworola Adewunmi moved for the second reading of the bill and was seconded by member representing Ifedayo State Constituency, Prince Kasope Abolarin during a plenary session presided over by the speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun, and held at the Assembly Complex in Osogbo.

Stating the policy thrust of the bill, Mr. Adewunmi said the Osun State Electricity Market Regulatory Bill would create more job opportunities, enhance electricity generation, ensure expansion of electricity services, protect consumers from unnecessary billing, attract investors to the state, would foster community involvement and development in electricity projects in the state among other benefits.

Also in separate contributions on the benefits of the bill, some lawmakers including Mr. Lawrence Adeoti, Mr. Olawale Akerele, Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi, Mr. Tajudeen Adeyemi, Mr. Olaide Ajibola and Mr. Kanmi Ajibola who noted that the bill when passed into law would attract investors into the state, emphasized that it was long overdue.

The speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun aligned with colleagues on the benefits of the bill, which paved way for its second reading.

Prince Egbedun also read before the House two private member bills including the Osun State Emergency Management Agency Amendment No 1 Bill, 2025, sponsored by Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi and the Osun State Road Traffic and Vehicle Inspection Service Bill 2024, sponsored by Mr. Waheed Abiola.

However, the Osun State Islamic/Traditional Marriage Registration Bill 2024 and Osun State Compulsory Treatment and Care of victim of Gunshot Bill 2024 also scaled first reading.

Meanwhile, the speaker announced before the House a new Standing Committee named, “House Committee on Governor’s office” with Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi as the Chairman, Mr. Kofoworola Adewunmi as the Deputy Chairman, while other members of the committee are Mr. Lawrence Adeoti, Mr. Folorunsho Ogundare and Mr. Olawale Akerele.

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Economy

Adeleke to Spend Over N11B on Agriculture, Commerce and Industry in 2025

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State Government said N11,371,504,490 would be carved out from the N427,746,925,170.00 budget of 2025 to cater for the Agriculture, Commerce and Industry sectors.

The state Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development, Professor Moruf Adeleke made this known to newsmen in Osogbo.

Professor Adeleke said that the Budget of Sustainable Growth and Transformation was crafted to fast-track the revitalization process of the sectors, to boost the economy of the state. 

According to Professor Adeleke, “The 2025 budget was predicated on Government policies and influenced by macro-economic variables such as inflation rate, GDP growth rate, exchange rate, oil price, as well as the citizens’ needs, leading to a significant upsurge of 56% as against the 2024 budget.”

He maintained that the present administration led by Senator Ademola Adeleke, is focusing on agriculture, creative industry, digital economy, education, health, sports, roads, and general infrastructure alongside women and youth programmes and policies.

Professor Adeleke said that the budget process was carefully and meticulously done with stakeholders, among Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, Members of Traditional Council, Market Women and Men Associations.

“The Osun State Government initially presented a proposed budget of N390,028,277,740.00 which was later increased by N37,718,647,430.00) bringing the total budget to a sum of N427,746,925,170.00 to accommodate the increasing citizens’ needs.” Professor Adeleke explained further

Professor Adeleke added “The 2025 approved budget has a total size of N427,746,925,170.00. N251,670,167,990.00 is expected to come from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) consisting of Statutory allocation, Value Added Tax, Exchange Rate Gain, Ecological Fund, Electronic Money Transfer Levy and other revenue from FAAC”

Recalled that Governor Ademola Adeleke signed the 2025 budget tagged ” Budget of Sustainable Growth Development and Transformation” into law after Osun State House Assembly added N37,718,647,430 to accommodate citizen’s needs.

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OSHA Passes 2025 Osun State Appropriation Bill

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, with a shift from over three hundred and ninety billion naira, (390, 028, 277, 740) to over four hundred and twenty-seven billion naira (427,746, 925,170).

The Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Saheed Fatunmise made this known in his report on the recently concluded Budget Defense exercise for ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs during the plenary, held at the State Assembly Complex, Osogbo. 

In a remark, the Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun commended the committee and other lawmakers for their diligent efforts in ensuring a thorough review and timely passage of the appropriation bill. 

Prince Egbedun emphasised that the budget prioritizes key sectors including; education, healthcare, infrastructure, tourism, and security, aimed to achieve meaningful outcomes that would enhance the lives of the people of Osun State.

Earlier in his report on the bill, the Chairman House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Saheed Fatunmise said the budget would be strictly revenue-driven as proposed by the state government, hence the need to explore all available means to improve on its internally generated revenue, IGR.

In his reaction, the majority leader, Mr. Kofoworola Adewunmi explained that the changes became imperative given the ongoing projects embarked upon by the government, across the state.

Meanwhile, the speaker read before the House, a private member bill by the member representing Obokun State Constituency, Prince Adewumi Adeyemi titled, “Osun State Safety Commission Bill 2024” seeking to establish a safety commission to avoid stampedes as reported in some states in the country.

In another development, the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has held its 2024 Christmas Carol and Hours of Praise with the theme: “The Saviour of the World Matthew 1: 21”.

In his short remark at the event, OSHA speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun explained that Christmas is a period to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, therefore, Nigerians should show love to one another especially the downtrodden in society.

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Labour

Ensure Training, Re-Training of Civil Servants, OSHA Tells HoS

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By Mojisola Oladele

As the Budget Defense exercise continues, The Osun State House of Assembly wants the Office of Head of Service to engage in regular training and re-training of civil servants across the state.

The Chairman House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Saheed Fatunmise made the call during the budget defense exercise of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs held at the House of Assembly complex in Osogbo.

Mr Fatunmise explained that training and retraining of civil servants became imperative for better service delivery in line with international best practices.

He called on the Head of Service to work on synergy between the ministry and relevant Committees of the Osun State House of Assembly.

According to Mr. Saheed Fatunmise “We really commended Head of Service for taking good Care of civil servants in the state“.

“We want you to work more on training and retraining of the civil servants across the state” he added.

Mr Fatunmise who tasked MDAs to remain steadfast on the financial decisions of the state emphasized the need for them to approach the budget execution process with equity, prudence and fairness.

Also in separate contributions, other lawmakers commended the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Public Service Pensions for prompt payment of salaries and wages.

They advised the MDAs to improve on revenue generation to increase the Internally Generated Revenue, IGR.

The MDAs that appeared before the lawmakers for the Budget Defense exercise include; the Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties, the Office of Head of Service, the Bureau of Public Service Pensions, the Bureau of Human Resources and Capacity Building and the Ministry of Federal Affairs.

Others are the Bureau of General Services, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Bureau of Cabinet and Special Service and the Ministry of Political Affairs and Inter-Governmental Relations.

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Economy

OSHA Urges Members to Continually Update Public on Government Activities

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By Mojisola Oladele 

The Osun State House of Assembly wants the Ministry of Information and Public Enlightenment as well as the State Broadcasting Corporation, OSBC to keep the Public abreast of government activities and achievements in the state.

The Chairman House of the Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Saheed Fatunmise and The Chairman, of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Prince Adekunle Oladimeji, gave the advice during the ongoing 2025 budget defense exercise, held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

They described the media as a platform for reliable information, hence, the need for the Ministry to ensure the dissemination of facts and truth to the public.

The Lawmakers emphasized the need for the Ministry to embrace Digital Billboards as another means of information dissemination and cautioned against leakages of government revenue, and also urged the State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to ensure proper use of the newly procured tractors and other farm implements to attain food sufficiency across the state.

Exchanging views with Parliamentary Reporters, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management, Mrs Fausat Bolanle Adebanjo advised people to desist from encroaching into government lands.

Other Ministries Departments and Agencies, MDAs who appeared before the Budget Defense Committee including; the Ministry of Transportation, 

Osun State Agricultural Development Corporation, OSSADEC, Osun State Agricultural Programme, OSSADEP,  Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, Office of the Surveyor-General, Osun State Capital Territory Development Authority, Osun State Property Development Corporation and Osun Assets Management Agency.

Legislature

OSHA Passes Bill on Remuneration Package for Public/Political Officeholders

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State Public/Political Office Holders Revised Remuneration Package Amendment No 2, Bill 2024 has scaled through its third reading.

During plenary at the State House of Assembly in Osogbo, Deputy Majority Leader of the House, Prince Adekunle Oladimeji moved the motion for the final passage of the bill and was seconded by the Chief Whip of the House, Mr. Olawale Akerele.

The bill which was last amended in 2008, was presented as a private member bill to the House on 30th April, 2024, by the Majority Leader, Mr Kofoworola Adewunmi, who is representing Ede North State Constituency,

The Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun said a clean copy of the bill would be forwarded to Governor Ademola Adeleke for assent.

“Order of the day, the Osun State Public/ Political Office Holders Revised Renumeration Package amendment No 2 Bill 2024 , third reading. Honorable members the bill is meant to motivate and reduce corruption amongst Public and Political Office Holders.” The Speaker said

The Osun State Public Political Office Holders Revised Remuneration Package Amendment No 2, Bill 2024, is aimed to improve the standard of living of public and few political officeholders in line with five points agenda of Governor Adeleke.

However, the Public Officers, Part Time board Members and board chairmen would benefit more from the Remuneration, while legislators are exempted from the package.

Meanwhile, the Speaker had announced at the floor of the House that a Mini Public Hearing will be held for Osun Estate Agency Regulatory Authority Bill on Tuesday, 28th May, 2024.

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Education

OSHA Education Committee Visits Osun State University

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By Mojisola Oladele

In a bid to ensure outstanding graduates, the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, wants the management of the Osun State University to sustain its efforts towards ensuring the institution conforms to international best practices.

The Chairman, House Committee on Education, Alhaji Sikiru Bajepade made the call when he led the team of other members of the committee on an oversight visit to the management of the institution, to assess the ongoing projects being executed.

Alhaji Bajepade lauded the management team of the Osun State University for its transparency and efforts aimed at making the institution notable amongst its peers across the nation.

He called on the state institutions to be more innovative, considering the present economic situation of the nation.

In separate contributions, other committee members, Engineer Abiola Awoyeye, Prince Adeyemi Adewumi and Mr Rasheed Bamidele gave kudos to Governor Adeleke and the institution’s ingenuity in maintaining its positive status quo, as no negative report about the institution has ever been presented before the OSHA.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Osun State University, Professor Clement Adebooye lauded the governor for usual financial support and the granting the management full autonomy to run its affairs without any political interference.

He stressed that the present administration in the state had contributed immensely towards the ongoing Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Anatomy Complex project, which is at almost 70% completion.

Professor Adebooye commended the House Committee on Education for its continuous positive support of the institution’s activities.

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OSHA Passes Resolution for More Constituencies

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has passed a resolution seeking to create four additional constituencies.

This resolution was made during a plenary presided by the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

The resolution was reached after the legislators spoke extensively on an issue of personal explanation raised by the member representing Irewole/Isokan, Mr Abiola Ibrahim who explained that his constituency had more than a local government, therefore there is the need for additional constituencies to bring governance closer to the people.

Contributing on the matter, the member representing, Boripe/Boluwaduro constituency, Mr Simeon Popoola noted that section 91 of the 1999 Constitution states that, “a House of Assembly of a state shall consist of three or four times the number of seats which that state has in the House of Representatives” and this indicates that, Osun State having 9 federal constituencies is entitled to between 27 and 36 constituencies.

Other lawmakers, including the majority leader, Mr Adewunmi Babajide, member representing Ifelodun, Mr Tajudeen Adeyemi, member representing, Atakumosa East/West, Mr Sanmi Areoye noted that creating additional constituencies for the state became imperative to conform with constitutional provisions and has been long overdue.

Aligning with the legislators, the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun said the resolution of the House would be forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration.

Also, Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board Amendment Bill No. 1 scaled through its second reading, during the plenary.

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Environment

OSHA Calls for Template Design to Differentiate Survey Payments

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Osun State House of Assembly wants the office of Surveyor – General of the State to design a template aimed to differentiate Survey payments for towns and villages.

The Chairman, House Committee on Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development , Mr. Lawrence Adeoti made the call during a maiden meeting with officials of Surveyor General Office and surveyors officers across the Local Government in the State.

Mr. Adeoti noted that Survey fares given to Urban areas should be differ from local areas, in order to curb inadequacy.

The Chairman, House Committee on Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development  called on the Surveyor- General office to organized seminars and sensitization for staffs to improve their skills and emphasize need for periodic sensitization for members of the public on the implications of land without survey plan.

In their separate contributions, other Members of the Committee urged the Survey General office to curb the activity of fake surveyors in the State.

They also directed the officials to improve on Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, to boost the Economy of the State.

Earlier in his remarks, The State Surveyor – General, Surveyor Soladoye Ayodele used the opportunity to showcase the challenges affecting the Survey activities in the State and sought support of the State House of Assembly.

Other members of the committee present at the event included, Mr. Abiola Ibrahim, Mr. Kofoworola Babajide,Mr Elisha Oderinwale, Mr. Oladimeji Adekunle.

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OSHA Wades into Community, Army Dispute

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By Mojisola Oladele 

Osun State House of Assembly has assured members of Kelebe/Omu Landlord Association in Osogbo the state capital that the complaint brought to the Assembly would be resolved in no distance time.

The member representing, Obokun State Constituency, Prince Adeyemi Adewunmi, under Matters of Urgent Public Importance, informed the House about the peaceful protests held by Kelebe/ Omu Landlord Association who alleged the Nigerian Army of chasing them out of their lands, despite two court injunctions in their favour.

Lawmakers, including Mr Tajudeen Adeyemi, Mr Kanmi Ajibola, Mr Abiola Awoyeye, Mr Taofeek Olayiwola and Mr Femi Popoola suggested that a preliminary investigation Should be taken before further decision on the matter.

In reaction to the issue, the Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun, who presided over the plenary, assured the community that their petition would be looked into with possible solutions soon, and urged the members of Kelebe /Omu Landlord Association to maintain calmness.

Similarly, under Personal Explanation, a member representing Ila State Constituency, Alhaji Sikiru Bajepade drew the attention of the House to the hardship faced by people of Ajegunle Community in Ila Local Government following a collapsed bridge which linked the two communities. 

Alhaji Bajepade, who lamented about the situation, called for urgent attention of the State Government to fix the bridge and repair the Ila/ Otan Ayegbaju bad road before the rainy season sets in.

The Speaker called on the Chairman House Committee on Public Works and Transport, Mr. Waheed Abiola to look into the matter.

Meanwhile, The Osun State Senior Secondary Education Board Establishment Bill 2023 and Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board Amendment 2023 have passed through the first reading during plenary.

The Majority Leader of the House, Mr Babajide Kofoworola, a member representing Olaoluwa, Mr Ibrahim Afeez and a member representing Ife Central, Mr Abiola Awoyeye moved the motion for the adoption of the Bills during plenary held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

The Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun urged the legislators to carefully study the bills in preparation for the policy thrust.

Also, the legislators dissolved into the committee of the whole House to make amendments to the report of the Public Hearing of Osun State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Bill 2024, held in September last year.

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We remain committed to due process – OSHA Speaker

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By Mojisola Oladele

The speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Adewale Egbedun, has reaffirmed the assembly’s commitment to always ensure due process and respect the rule of law.

Prince Egbedun gave the assurance in his remark during the maiden plenary of the year 2024, held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

He explained that the legislature would continue to focus on its core areas of operations with emphasis on accountability and probity and how these have influenced good governance and democratic values in the state.

According to the speaker, OSHA has not wavered in steering legislation towards composite responsibility from the executive arm of government by ensuring that necessary information on public expenditures is obtained from time to time.

He explained that funds appropriated in respect of projects for the state assembly included, renovation of the Lawmakers Quarters, renovation of the Assembly Complex and purchase of official cars for the lawmakers, also payment of arrears of severance allowances to the former members of the 6th and 7th Assembly.

Also, in response to accusations of unaccountability levelled against the House by a group, “Centre for Sustained Dialogue”, Prince Egbedun said he’s discharging his duty as leader of the third arm of government to let the people of Osun State know the commitment of the legislature to due process and its resolve to uphold its tenets under democratic principles.

He dismissed what he called, orchestrated sponsorship of unfounded accusations, aimed to distract the executive and legislative arms of government in the state from the hard business of governance and the collective resolve to navigate the state towards genuine physical and human development.

He said: “Everything we have done so far as this 8th Assembly is concerned has been in synergy with due process and the rule of law.”

“All expenditures approved by the Assembly were done after careful correspondences for the requests.”

“As the speaker, I write for such requests to the executive after due process and unanimous approval by the House. That is my constitutional responsibility as leader of the third arm of government.”

“Ours is to uphold the constitutional mandate of the Assembly, meant to infuse fiscal discipline and accountability through periodic briefings of the media on how public funds are appropriated and expended.”

“I want to assure the people that the Assembly has nothing to hide and will continue to call all agents of government to order whenever infractions are noticed and in the process, help in effective delivery of democratic dividends. And this is inclusive of the Assembly itself,” he added.

Prince Egbedun had earlier welcomed the legislators back from its recess and urged them to be more resilient and embrace renewed determination geared towards creating a more conducive environment for businesses to thrive in the state.

Also during the proceedings, the Clerk of the House, Mr. Simoen Amusan with the approval of the Speaker administered the oath of allegiance to Mr. Tajudeen Alabi Alade as the Substantive Secretary of Osun State House of Assembly Service Commission, replaces Mr. Shola Omiyefa who retired in October, 2023.

Mr Alabi appreciated the speaker and pledged to make the commission one of the best across the nation and a standard for the 8th Assembly.

Also, inter-religious prayers were held at the Assembly Complex, before the plenary to commence the business of the year.

It would be recalled that the legislators had embarked on a recess on 21st December 2023.

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Governance

OSHA Says 2024 Appropriation Bill Will Reduce Poverty

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, says the Osun State 2024 Appropriation Bill when implemented would reduce the poverty amongst residents to the barest minimum.

The 2024 Appropriation Bill would also revitalize the economy of the state and meet the yearnings of the people of the state.

The Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Olumide Fatunmise gave the assurance while delivering the report of the two-week budget defence exercises during plenary presided by the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun.

Mr. Fatunmise advised that all available means must be explored to generate more Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, enjoined the Osun State Internal Revenue Agency to work in close relationship with other revenue generating agencies, heads of ministries and agencies to compliment the activities of field officers in tax collection amongst other recommendations.

He explained that 89 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs in the state appeared before the OSHA during the budget defence exercise.

Mr. Fatunmise commended the speaker and other relevant stakeholders for the giving the Committee on Finance and Appropriation an enabling environment to attain a successful budget defence exercise.

In separate remarks, the other legislators including; Mr. Abiola Awoyeye, Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi, Mr. Simeon Popoola and Mr. Laide Ajibola commended the committee for the diligent work done.

Meanwhile, the majority leader, Mr. Kofoworola Adewunmi moved the motion for the adoption of the report and seconded by member representing Ife East State Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Olumide Fatunmise.

Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Mojisola Oladele reports that the legislators also dissolved to the Committee of Supply to make necessary corrections in the Osun 2024 Appropriation Bill.

It will recalled that the Appropriation Bill of over Two Hundred and Seventy-Three Billion naira which was christened “Budget of Reconstruction and Recovery” was laid before the House on 9th November by the governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke.

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Legislature

Lawmaker Commends Budget Defence Process

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Chairman, Osun State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Saheed Fatunmise says the ongoing budget defence presents a significant opportunity for the committee to scrutinize and access the financial proposals put forth by the State Government.

Mr Fatunmise stated this during the Budget Defence of some Ministries, Departments, Agencies, MDAs of the State held at the hallowed chamber of the State Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

He commended the State Ministry of Justice for an increased Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, attained in the last two months and urged them to sustain the tempo.

The Solicitor-General, State Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Morufat Bello led the Management team to present the budget of the Ministry with its Capital expenditure estimate of over four hundred million naira.

Also, the state Commandant of the Osun State Security Network known as “Amotekun Corps”, Retired Brigadier General Abiodun Adewinbe represented by the Amotekun Field Commander, Captain Soji Akanni during its Budget Defence emphasized the need to recruit more staff into the Agency for effective service delivery in all local governments of the state.

While commending the efforts of The AMOTEKUN CORPS on their efforts at curbing crimes across the state, the Chairman, the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Saheed Fatunmise explained that the house acknowledges their challenges and urged them to strife to give their best.

Other Lawmakers in the Finance and Appropriation Committee as well as committees quizzed the MDAs on how to generate revenue for the Budget Estimate and how to make the 2024 Budget a reality.

Other Agencies that appeared for Budget Defense are; Osun State High Court, Judicial Service Commission, Osun State Customary Court of Appeal,  Ministry of Local Government and Chieftainancy Affairs, Local Service Commission, Civil Service Commission and Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC.

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Governance

Egbedun Thumbs Up Adeleke on Achievements

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By Mojisola Oladele 

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun says the first year in office of the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke indicates his unwavering dedication, compassion, joy, and hard work which had led to significant accomplishments.

Prince Egbedun stated this in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olamide Tiamiyu in Osogbo.

He noted that the Governor had exemplified exceptional leadership, driven by unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people of Osun State and the continued development of our state.

The Speaker also commended his efforts in implementing initiatives that would promote education, healthcare, infrastructure, and Economic growth geared towards meaningful transformation of the State.

Prince Egbedun stressed that the Governor has also exhibited passionate pursuit whereby each ward benefited from at least one project funded by the state government and paid outstanding entitlements for pensioners.

While urging him to remain steadfast in serving the people of Osun State, The Speaker however, congratulated Senator Ademola Adeleke on his one year in office and wished him more remarkable achievements and continued success as he leads the State to greater heights.

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Politics

OSHA Slates Next Week for MDAs’ Budget Defence

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By Mojisola Oladele 

The Osun State Appropriation Bill 2024 tagged “Reconstruction and Recovery” is designed to improve the economy of the state and the well-being of residents. 

The Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Saheed Fatunmise stated this while explaining the policy thrust of the 2024 Appropriation Bill during a plenary held at the State Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

Mr. Fatunmise, who stressed that the Budget when passed into Law would reduce the Poverty rate in the State to the barest minimum, commended the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke in fulfilling the section 121 sub-section of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

In separate contributions, members representing Ola- Oluwa – Mr. Abiodun Ibrahim, Ife South – Mr Lawrence Adeoti, Obokun – Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi , Olorunda – Mr. Olaide Ajibola ,Ife- Central – Mr. Abiola Awoyeye and Oriade – Barrister Kanmi Ajibola explained that the Budget is all-encompassing and indicates that the State Governor has good plans for the Residents.

In his remark, The Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun who appreciated the various contributions of the Legislators explained that the appearance of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs for Budget Defense would commence next week.

On the 9th of this month, the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke presented the 2024 Appropriation Bill with an estimate of Two Hundred and Seventy – Three Billion naira before the State House of Assembly.

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Judiciary

Osun Assembly Service Commission Ushers in New Commissioners

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By Mojisola Oladele 

The newly appointed Chairman of Osun State House of Assembly Service Commission, Mr. Isreal Oyekunle has promised to foster a good relationship between the House of Assembly and House of Assembly Service Commission Staff members.

Mr. Oyekunle gave the assurance in an address during a joint prayer session organized by Staff of the State Assembly Commission to usher in the new Commissioners held at the State Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

The former lawmakers from the Ejigbo state constituency during the seventh Assembly of the state appreciated Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Speaker of the parliament, Prince Adewale Egbedun for assigning them to the position.

Mr. Oyekunle described the appointment as a will of God Almighty and a new dawn in the service commission.

Earlier, in separate sermons, the State House of Assembly Chapline, Pastor Ayeni Muyiwa and Chief Imam of Osun House of Assembly Mosque, lmam Abdulfatai Adebisi who prayed God for them to succeed, urged them to place God first in the course of their duties by ensuring an indelible impact on members of Staff.

Other members of the Osun State House of Assembly Service Commission include; Mr. Okun Obiremi, Mr . Adebusola Taiwo, Mr. Sulaiman Adio and Adeyinka Adetoyi.

Recalled that some Chairmen and members of the State Statutory Commissions were screened by the State Assembly and inaugurated by the State government last week.

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Governance

Chief Judge: Governor Adeleke only acted according to the law – Commissioner

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Mr. Wole Jimi-Bada has cleared Governor Ademola Adeleke of involvement in the stepping aside of Mrs. Adepele-Ojo, which was predicated on a petition that prompted her being asked to step aside from office.

In a statement, the commissioner narrated that a strongly-worded petition was sent to the State Judicial Service Commission and the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, which led to the hearing and eventual resolution of the assembly to ask the Chief Judge to step aside.

The House further launched an investigation into the allegation contained in the said petition and even summoned the Chief Judge to appear before its investigative committee.

As part of its investigation, the House passed a resolution recommending that the governor ask the Chief Judge to step aside and appoint an acting Chief Judge pending the outcome of the investigation by the House of Assembly and the National Judicial Council, NJC, to which the matter has been referred.

According to the commissioner, Governor Adeleke only acted to ensure that there was no vacuum and no tampering with potential evidence while the investigation lasted by appointing an acting Chief Judge as a temporary measure.

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Legislature News

OSHA Directs Chief Judge to Step Aside

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has directed the Chief Judge of the State, Mrs Oyebola Adepele-Ojo to step aside, following the series of petitions leveled against her.

The decision was made during plenary presided by the Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun held at State Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

Some of the allegations included; gross misconduct, lack of respect for the rule of law, abuse of office amongst other petitions received by the House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and Legal Matters.

The motion that Mrs. Adepele-Ojo should step aside was moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Adewunmi Kofoworola and seconded by member representing Ife South, Mr. Lawrence Adeoti.

The speaker, Prince Egbedun said the decision for her to step aside became imperative to enable the State Assembly House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and Legal Matters, chaired by Barrister Kanmi Ajibola and his team do proper investigations on the allegations and report to the House with seven (7) days.

Prince Egbedun called on the executive arm to swear-in the next person in order of seniority to the position of the Chief Judge, so as not to create vacuum in the judiciary.

In separate remarks, members representing the following state constituencies, Oriade, Barrister Kanmi Ajibola, Ife Central, Mr. Abiola Awoyeye, Ede South, Barrister Taofeek Olayiwola and Obokun, Prince Adeyemi Adewumi explained that the decision is which is in line with section 2271 sub section 4 of the constitution and also aimed to assure members of the public that the judiciary remains the last hope of the common man. 

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