*Freezes state Govt’s accounts, fires Oyetola’s appointees

Dancing Senator, Ademola Adeleke, Sunday while being sworn in as Governor of Osun State, ordered immediate freezing of all bank accounts of the State.

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

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

Oyetola had within 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 at the ceremony.