Adeleke, also advised the incumbent governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola to start preparing his handover notes, saying his days as governor are numbered.

He represented Osun west senatorial district between 2017-2019.

The PDP chieftain, who declared that he is ready to flag off his campaign without hindering those interested  in contesting the governorship ticket  from gunning for it, also urged them to be modest with their campaigns in the interest of peace in the party and state in general.

Speaking at a welcome rally organised by the PDP at it Secretariat in Osogbo,  Adeleke who arrived Nigeria after a two-year academic sojourn to the United States of America where he went to pursue a Diploma in Criminal Justice at the Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Georgia, said “the ruling party has messed up the state since coming to power. I am appealing to the Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola to start preparing his handover notes because his days as governor are numbered.

Sen. Adeleke at the PDP secretariat

“I am back and ready to kick start my campaign. PDP belongs to everyone, I can’t stop anyone interested in the party’s ticket from contesting it, but l appeal for decency among everyone for peace within the party and the state”.

Posters of the former lawmaker were also sighted in some strategic locations in Osogbo, the Osun state capital, on Tuesday.

Our correspondent, who visited Osogbo sighted some of the posters along

Dele Yes Sir – Iwo-Osogbo road, Ring road, Okefia , Olaiya, Alekuwodo, Technical, Ogo-Oluwa areas among other major streets.

Adeleke’s picture was boldly displayed in the poster which read, “Imole De: Let’s Move Osun State Forward ”.

Earlier in his remarks, a factional chairman of the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Sunday Bisi, alleged that hoodlums attacked the party’s secretariat.

He noted that the ‘unprovoked attack on the secretariat by political thugs’ was  in a desperate attempt to scare party faithful from an important event billed to hold on the premises.

The PDP chieftain, however called on the law enforcement agents to do all within its powers to fish out the perpetrators and ensure they face the full wrath of the law.

It would be recalled that the incumbent governor of Osun state, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola emerged at the end of a supplementary election which was held in seven polling units across four local governments.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, had alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) won the six of the seven units amidst harassment and malpractice.

At the end of the supplementary election, the APC candidate, Governor Oyetola secured a total of 255,505 votes while the PDP Adeleke polled a total of 255,023 votes.

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Confirming Senator Adeleke’s arrest, the force spokesman, Mr. Frank Mba hinted that the lawmaker is currently in police custody. Adeleke was taken into custody on the evening of Monday, May 6.

“He was taken into custody in the evening of today 6th May 2019 in connection with ongoing criminal investigations touching on his person.

“Meanwhile, in the best tradition of natural justice and fair hearing, he has already been served with the relevant charge sheet containing his alleged offences in the presence of his Attorneys. He will be arraigned in a competent court of law tomorrow, 7th May 2019”, he said.

But, the Ademola Adeleke Governorship Campaign Organisation claimed that the police detained the parliamentarian on old trumped up charges of certificate and testimonial forgery.

According to  their statement on Monday, the organisation faulted the arrest especially on the basis that it is coming after the school principal and school authority had through affidavits “denied any forgery and owned up to the school testimonial issued to Senator Adeleke”.

The statement, also stated that  Senator Adeleke had this morning honoured police invitation at the force headquarters, Abuja.

On arrival at the force headquarters at 9am, the communique state that the lawmaker was not attended to until later noon when he was informed of fresh charges of testimonial forgery.

It further stated that the Senator was taken to Maitama Police station with a plan to arraign him on Tuesday at an undisclosed Magistrate court.

It further reads, “We alert the world to the systematic harassment and victimization of Senator Adeleke over his pursuit of the retrieval of the governorship mandate freely conferred on him by the people of Osun state. A tribunal has declared him duly elected and a ruling on the appeal is pending. Yet, the police in connivance with the appellants have decided to unjustly incarcerate and raised trumped up charges which have been clarified by relevant authorities.

“The Principal of the secondary school attended by Senator Adeleke testified through an affidavit before Bwari High Court that the school indeed issued the testimonial. WAEC equally testified that the Senator sat for the examination. For the Police to revive this old clarified issue confirms political vendetta.

“We call for urgent intervention of well-meaning Nigerians to stop this emerging rape of democracy. The case for which the Police is acting is subjudice. It is sad to note that the Police appears to have become a tool in the hands of enemies of rule of law.”

The Ademola Adeleke Governorship Campaign Organisation, however urged its supporters to remain calm, adding  that justice shall prevail on the lawmaker’s case.

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Adeleke, known for his dance moves, won Saturday’s primary which was held at GMT Hotel, Osogbo by polling 1, 569 votes, while his closest rival, Akin Ogunbiyi, scored a total of 1,562 votes.

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The lawmaker won by 7 votes as Fatai Akingbade placed third with 52 votes, while Nathaniel Oke made up the rear with 3 votes.

Senator Ademola Adeleke had earlier pledged to fulfil his late brother’s dream, Senator Isiaka Adeleke popularly addressed as ‘Serubawon’ by his numerous fans, of becoming the next governor of Osun State, Mega Icon Magazine, then, authoritatively reported.

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Ademola, who contested and won the election under the platform of  the PDP confided in his loyalists shortly after his victory, saying “I will contest the governorship election next year, to fulfil my late brother’s dream”, sources hinted.

Announcing the results, Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson who served as the Primary Electoral Committee Chairman declared Sen. Ademola Adeleke winner and the flag bearer of PDP in the next gubernatorial election on September 22 having recorded the highest votes.

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Contained in a statement personally signed by the Minister and made available to Journalists in Ibadan, Adewole expressed regret, “I am deeply saddened by the loss of a friend, brother, statesman and a seasoned politician: his loss is likened to a swift wind that faints away gradually but I take solace in knowing that he played his active role in shaping the political landscape of our dear state and Nigeria as a progressive agent of positive change through his qualitative representation, selfless service to mankind, unequaled philanthropic gestures and religious  leadership disposition as a revered community leader”. Our Nation will not forget his countless sacrifices to solidify our unity as a federating unit.

The statement reads further, ” instructively, I served as a governing council member in Adeleke University where the deceased was a Chancellor, He was indeed a pragmatic lover and genuine embodiment of sound education towards self reliability and liberation, his leadership qualities as a former Pro Chancellor of University of Calabar is a testament to his brave commitment and devotion to education. Though departed yet he will remain alive in our hearts and minds forever as a great man who displayed uncommon affection to the plight of humanity”.

“In this difficult  time of mourning, I equally extend my heartfelt sympathy to the government, people and APC family of the state of Osun on this repressive and unfortunate loss of one of our strong pillar of grassroots mobilization, my deepest thoughts and prayers are with the immediate and extended family members, the Timi of Ede in Council, the 8th Senate, state executives and members of Osun APC and loving people of Ede community. May Allah grant us all the fortitude to bear his loss and guide him on his journey to his creator”, its continued.

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Sources confirmed that the Osun Political Juggernaut, Adeleke surrendered to death this morning at Biket Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State.

Our reporter learnt that the lawmaker, who is also eyeing the governorship seat in the state has been going round for consultation ahead of 2018 elections in the last few days.

A family source, also disclosed that Adeleke was at a party in Kuta, in Ayedire Local Government yesterday. He stressed  that he was rushed to hospital late yesterday when his health deteriorated.

Presently, sympathizers have flooded his country home in Ede.

The tragic exit of Adeleke in Osun Politics has created suspicion in the polity and alters political calculations especially as 2018 approaches. Political analysts believe that Senator Adeleke has laid a good foundation and has an excellent chance to uphold the vision of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the incumbent governor, State of Osun.

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