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Ogun Police Debunk Publication Against DPO, Say Command Has Excellent Workforce
The Ogun State Police Command has refuted a recent publication Against one of its officers, describing it as malicious and false.
In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Omolola Odutola, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the Command maintained that it has an excellent workforce.
Following a recent malicious publication targeted at discrediting the salient efforts of the Ogun State Police Command, it is pertinent to state that the Command operates with a team of officers known for their integrity and commitment to upholding the rule of law. They are unaffected by unverified information spread by unreliable media outlets, as it has established mechanisms for verifying information and addressing complaints to ensure professionalism and accountability.
The recent publication regarding the Divisional Police Officer in Ogijo allegedly involved in issues relating to “soliciting” retirement contributions and illegal conversion of suspect’s property for personal use is false and should be disregarded. The source of this information is deemed unethical and aims to tarnish the reputation of a Divisional Police Officer who have served meritoriously and ensured the safety of lives and properties of residents while the community has enjoyed relative peace due to the diligence of this officer and his team via sustained night patrols and covert operations that have caged criminals to succumb to sophisticated policing prowess.
It is important for the public to exercise caution and not be swayed by false news from unreliable sources as the Ogun State Police Command has never been inundated by such reports of misconduct from the Divisional Police Officer, but rather has received accolades of good performances from the officers and men of Ogijo Divisional Headquarters.
Sequel to the records of an impressive and outstanding discharge of his core policing duty, the latter publication remain inconsistent and as such a deliberately fabricated falsehood. The Ogun State Police Command welcomes only constructive criticisms aimed at improving policing mechanisms are welcomed, but unfounded attacks on the reputation of exceptional and dedicated officers are detrimental to the overall goal of ensuring public confidence.
Nigerian Afrobeat music singer, David Adeleke aka Davido, has commented on his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, after he resigned from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), posting “Jeje…” on his X page.
Adeleke, who represented Osun West as Senator and currently serves as the governor of the State, announced his resignation in a letter dated November 4, 2025, citing the party’s national leadership crisis.
The letter titled ‘Resignation of my membership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)’ read: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my Membership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party with immediate effect.”
He expressed gratitude for the opportunities afforded to him by the PDP.
“I thank the Peoples’ Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the Peoples’ Democratic Party,” he added.
The resignation has sparked reactions, with Davido’s post sparking speculation about the implications for the party.
By Eric Elezuo
The governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
A letter signed by the governor himself and dated November 4, 2025 revealed that the governor dumped the party about a month before coming out public with the announcement.
Confirming the resignation via a statement, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, wrote;
“Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since November 4th, 2025.
“The letter was addressed to the PDP Chairman for ward 2, Sagba Abogunde of
Ede North Local government, Osun State.
“The letter reads as follows: ‘Due to the current crisis within the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the PDP with immediate effect.
‘I thank the Peoples Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the Peoples Democratic Party”, the governor noted in the letter personally signed by him.’
Neither the letter nor the spokesperson’s statement suggested the governor’s next port of call even as political parties in the state are in the season of primaries to elect flag bearers for the 2026 governorship election in the state.
By Eric Elezuo
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed Badaru, and a two-term former governor of Jigawa State, has resigned his appointment. This is shortly after the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Chris Musa (retd) visited Aso Rock Villa, and had a closed door meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
The resignation, which is with immediate effect, according to statement credited to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is contained in a letter dated December 1, 2025, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu. Badaru, who is 63 years, quoted health grounds as reason for quitting his job.
The statement added that “President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation.
“President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week.
His resignation comes amid President Tinubu’s declaration of a national security emergency, with plans to elaborate on its scope in due course.
He served as defence minister for 27 months since August 21, 2023.
