Adeleke makes new appointments

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has appointed his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, along with 29 others as special advisers. Among the appointees are former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Chairman and Secretary, Dr. Adekunle Akindele and Femi Carena, as well as a former local government chairman under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sekinat Halid.

In a statement issued by Olawale Rasheed, the Governor’s spokesperson, it was revealed that out of the 30 special advisers, ten hold cabinet rank. The inauguration of the new aides is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the Government Secretariat.

The list of special advisers also includes Azeez Badmus, Mosudi Yakubu, Stephen Akanfe, Tunde Balogun, Eniola Odeniyi, Muniru Raji, Goddey Olijeh, Seyi Babatunde, and Kamoru Ajisafe. Additionally, Sunday Komolafe, Tope Victor Anjorin, Oyebuade Rasheedat, Odelade Sarafat, Moji Omisore, Nurudeen Emiloju, Ropo Oyewole, Emiola Fakeye, and Yemi Ayodele are among the appointees.

Bankole Omisore, Hashim Abioye, Ajetunmobi Akinwale, Hawa Ahmed, Durojaiye Isaac, Adebimpe Koyi, Abiodun Olaniran, and Adam Akintunde are also on the list.

The statement mentioned that specific portfolios will be assigned to the advisers during the inauguration.

In another development, the Osun State Police Command has issued a warning to motorcyclists who use hoods or face masks to cover their heads, faces, and noses, urging them to desist from such practices immediately.

The command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, made this announcement in a statement to journalists in Osogbo, the state capital. The warning came in response to reports of criminal activities by some commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, who use hoods to conceal their identities while engaging in crimes such as robbery and rape.

The police spokesperson emphasized that the command is taking measures to curb criminal activities involving motorcycles in the state and urged the leadership of the okada riders’ association to warn their members against covering their heads and faces while riding.

Opalola also urged the public not to board motorcycles or engage the services of any commercial motorcyclist wearing a hood or facemask, and warned that the command has plans and strategies in place to apprehend and prosecute those who act against the rules.