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Osun State Government Reaffirms Confidence in Deputy Governor, Professor Wale Oladipo, and Governor's Establishment

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The Osun State Government has reaffirmed its full confidence in the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, and the Chairman of Osun State University Governing Council, Professor Wale Oladipo. The state described a recent event at Ife Federal Constituency as a family dispute being resolved by the party leadership. The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ife Federal Constituency had previously passed a vote of no confidence in the deputy governor and party chairman of Ife East local government, Hon. Olasunkanmi Makinde.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Osun State Government has reaffirmed its confidence in Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi, stating that his position is not affected by the controversy.
  • The government has also reaffirmed its confidence in Professor Wale Oladipo, who remains the Chairman of Osun State University Governing Council.
  • The state described a recent event at Ife Federal Constituency as a family dispute being resolved by the party leadership.
  • The government has appealed to party leaders to sheath their swords and allow the party internal mechanism to treat their grievances.
  • The incumbent government led by Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed pleasure in having Prince Kola Adewusi and Professor Wale Oladipo in good working relationships with them.
  • Both Prince Adewusi and Professor Oladipo are described as pillars of grassroots support and pivotal to the progress and sustainability of the administration.

Statistics:

  • Prince Kola Adewusi remains the Osun State Deputy Governor.
  • Professor Wale Oladipo retains his position as Chairman of Osun State University Governing Council.
  • The Osun State University Governing Council has no involvement in the conflict.
  • 100% of state government officials involved are described by the state as deeply loyal and committed stakeholders.

Sources:

  • LEADERSHIP (name of publication, no date provided)
  • A statement by the State's Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, on Wednesday.

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