Culture

Adeleke Solicits Support of Traditional Rulers, Stakeholders

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he will continue to devote himself to good governance and development of the state.

Governor Adeleke stated this at his installation as Asiwaju of Edeland and launching of a new Ultra modern palace for Timi of Edeland in Ede, Osun State.

He said his resolve to be committed to the development of Osun State was borne out of the people’s acceptance of his government.

While appreciating dignitaries present at his installation ceremony, Governor Adeleke solicited the support of traditional rulers, sons, and daughters of the state at home and abroad, for his administration’s developmental programmes.

The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi while conferring the the title of Asiwaju of Edeland on Governor Adeleke, advised him to continue the good works of infrastructural development in the state.

Ooni Ogunwusi giving ancestral blessings, prayed for his reign as Asiwaju of Edeland to be full of peace and achievements.

Earlier, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde congratulated Governor Adeleke for the giant strides in infrastructural development of Osun State, saying he is up to the competition with developments in Oyo State.

Dignitaries at the installation ceremony included former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde who is also the host, Governor Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos State, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, former governors, Chief Rasheed Ladoja from Oyo State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola from Osun State and Dr. Olusegun Mimiko from Ondo State, captains of industry, PDP Acting National Chairman, Alhaji Umar Dagogo and other political stalwarts.

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Crime

Obsanjo Workers’ Kidnap: We are collaborating with other security outfits – Police

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The Police Command in Ogun State says it is collaborating with other security agencies to rescue the three workers of former President Olusegun Obasanjo abducted by kidnappers.

The command spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, while speaking with newsmen explained that the Anti-Kidnapping Section and the Special Weapons and Tactics section of the police were on the trail of the kidnappers.

He hinted that other police operatives and security operatives were also working toward the same objective.

The Ogun Police command spokesman advised residents to be security conscious and to refrain from keeping late nights, especially in isolated areas.

The three employees of Obasanjo Holdings were abducted by gunmen at a community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Wale Oluokun