Gov Ademola Adeleke

E still dey shock these people that people can voluntarily mobilize an organic movement for a political figure the way my people are doing it. You can't understand because to you, it's all about profit, but to some of us, the good work must continue.

Governor Adeleke Commiserates with Victims of Osogbo Rainstorms, ● Promises to compensate affected victims ● Directs Ministry of works, OSEMA and other relevant agencies to swing into action. Governor Ademola Adeleke has sent his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the residents of Osogbo, the state capital and its environs over the devastating havoc wreaked by rainstorm last night in some parts of the state. The Governor in a press statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described the incidents as 'sad' and 'unfortunate'. "On behalf of the Government and good people of my state, I sincerely sympathise with the victims of the heavy rainstorms occasioned by devastating downpour this evening Saturday, 28th day of March, 2026 in Osogbo and its adjourning communities. "I must say that I feel deeply touched and alarmed by the incident and my administration, will, no doubt, put in place, everything morally and officially possible through Osun State Emergency Management Agency (OSEMA) with a view to offsetting the attendant losses incurred by the victims in Osogbo and other communities affected by such unfortunate developments. "I have also directed the Ministry of works to quickly swing into action by clear the motor ways to prevent further accidents " While blaming climate change as responsible for the increasing natural disasters, the governor said the negative effect of climate change accounts for his government's concerted policy actions to combat the negative effects of the phenomenon. He urged residents to prioritise actions that can mitigate natural disasters such as tree planting among others, advising against indiscriminate felling of trees. Signed Mallam Olawale Rasheed Spokesperson to the Governor