Just In : Adeleke sworn in as Osun Governor, makes five executive orders, Reverses State Name.
Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reversed all appointments made by his predecessor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola between July 17 and November 26, 2022.
Adeleke, who was sworn in on Sunday at the Osogbo Township Stadium, made this known in his inauguration speech.
Adeleke also made executive orders freezing all bank accounts of the State.
The former lawmaker said a new era has come and “it’s not a business as usual. We’re here for a serious business.” He added that administration will as a matter of urgency convey an education conference to arrest the decline of Osun education among comity of States.
He said, “let me make the following executive orders. Shortly after my emergence on July 17, my predecessor Alhaji Isiaka Oyetola started making appointments and awarding contracts without budgetary allocations.
“Reversal of all appointments from July 17, 2022 with immediate effect.”
Other executive orders made by the new Governor are immediate reversal of State name to Osun State instead of the State of Osun. “The State of Osun is unconstitutional and it’s hereby reversed.” Adeleke said.
He also ordered immediate establishment of panel to look into activities of the last administration in its twilight.
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