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Oyo Kingmakers Who Collected Bribe May Be Prosecuted -Makinde

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has threatened to prosecute and punish all Chiefs or Kingmakers within the Oyomesi or others, who might have collected bribe or gratification in the selection process that culminated into the emergence Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. This followed reports that cash was allegedly offered to some chiefs by a contender for the Alaafin stool. Makinde issued the warning on Monday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to Oba Owoade.  Owoade succeeded late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades. At the brief ceremony, Governor Makinde emphasised transparency and accountability in the selection process of the new monarch The governor described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to upholding the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, noting that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and...
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Osun Gov. Renovates, Inaugurates Six Classrooms

Governor Ademola Adeleke has renovated a block of six classrooms at Odeyinka Grammar School, Odeyinka, in Irewole LGA. 

According to the governor, the Osun government, through the CSDA, totally renovated the dilapidated school building constructed in the year 1980 to make the school more conducive to learning. 

Adeleke said, “We are here today as a government to let you know that your dream has come to reality, adding that this project will go a long way and improve school enrollment of our children and remove negative emotion.”

The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs, Ganiyu Ola Oluwa, stressed that the micro project is a boost to his administration, noting that it will contribute to the development of the ancient village. 

In their separate goodwill messages, the special adviser to the governor on RAMP, Moji Omisore and the special adviser on CSDA, Nurudeen Emiloju, emphasise the present administration’s developmental achievement within the short time in government. 

They urged the project’s beneficiary to improve the maintenance culture so that the project will serve for years to come. 

The General Manager of Osun CSDA, Mrs Funmi Abokede, commended the present administration for the laudable project and the completion of the 43-year-old school. 

In attendance were the Irewole North East, political stalwarts, baale and community leaders

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