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Adeleke Sworn In As Osun Governor, Freezes State Govt’s Accounts, Fires Oyetola’s Appointees

Ademola Adeleke, who was on Sunday sworn in as Governor of Osun State, has ordered immediate freezing of all accounts of the State.

The newly sworn in governor has also reversed all appointments Adegboyega Oyetola, his predecessor, made from July 7, 2022, till he left office.

He said he would raise a committee to review all appointments and make recommendations.

Oyetola had few hours to the end of his tenure, appointed 30 Permanent Secretaries, among other last minute appointments.

Adeleke has also reversed the Osun appellation from “The State of the Virtues” to “The State of the Living Spring”.

Speaking after taking his oath of office at the Osogbo City Stadium, Adeleke said he was aware of the expectations of Osun residents, promising not to disappoint them.

He also promised to transform education, security, healthcare, infrastructure, local government administration, judiciary, public service, among other sectors.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, PDP Presidential Candidate; Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Atiku’s running mate; Senator Iyorchia Ayu, PDP National Chairman; former Senate President Bukola Saraki, were among the dignitaries in attendance.

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