Trending Stories In Osun Today
Political intrigues, judicial fireworks, and developmental disclosures are shaping the headlines in Osun State as the week draws to a close.
From corridors of power to party secretariats and courtrooms, critical developments have stirred conversations among citizens and stakeholders.
As usual, OSUN DEFENDER brings you the major trending stories shaking the state.
1. I Am Not Defecting To APC – Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has denied plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress.
OSUN DEFENDER gathered that rumours of Governor Adeleke’s near defection plan was rife on social media on Friday, with key players in the APC admitting a possible entry into the party in the next few days.
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2. Osun CJ Calls For Disciplinary Action Against Adeleke’s Commissioner
The Chief Judge of Osun State, Hon. Justice Adepele Ojo, has formally petitioned the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) against the state Attorney General, Wole Jimi-Bada, Esq., accusing him of professional misconduct, constitutional breaches, and conduct unbecoming of a legal practitioner.
In a petition referenced BB/LPDC/1672/2025, Justice Ojo alleges that Mr. Jimi-Bada unlawfully assumed the title and functions of Acting Chairman of the Osun State Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The Chief Judge contends that by law, she alone is the designated Chairman of the JSC under the 1999 Constitution (as amended), and that the Attorney General’s self-appointment directly violates this constitutional provision.
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3. 2026: Uneasy Calm In Osun APC, PDP Over Emergence Of Coalition
THERE is an uneasy calm in the rank and file of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, following the announcement of former governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the official platform for Nigeria’s National Coalition Group ahead of the 2027 general elections.
From subtle murmurs to loud wailings, APC members took to various online and offline platforms, struggling to come to terms with the ‘political earthquake’ that may soon hit them.
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4. How Aregbesola’s Influence Will Determine Osun 2026 – Omoluabi Spokesperson
The Publicity and Organising Secretary of Omoluabi Progressives, Comrade Abosede Oluwaseun has posited that the influence and popularity of former governor and the interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola would be a major determinat to who become the governor of Osun in 2026.
Oluwaseun explained that the Aregbesola system remains the party to beat in Osun, saying his body language will determine the wish of the people.
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5. Engage Opposition On Issues of Governance, National Development – Aregbesola Urges Supporters
The Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has urged members of the party not to engage in verbal attacks with members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or other opposition parties.
He said rather than engage in personal or verbal attacks, efforts should be geared towards enagaging Nigerians on issues of governance and national development, which the ADC coalition seeks to address.
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6. Osun Govt Feeds Schoolchildren With N32m Daily – Alimi
The Osun State Government has disclosed that it spends over ₦32 million daily to provide meals for primary school pupils under its homegrown feeding initiative, known as O’Meals.
This was made known by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, in a statement issued on Wednesday, ahead of a high-level stakeholders’ conference convened to deliberate on the sustainability of the programme.
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Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.
