Ademola Adeleke Sworn In As 6th Executive Governor Of Osun State

Senator Ademola Adeleke has been sworn-in as the sixth executive governor of Osun State.

He was sworn-in today, November 27, 2022 by Oyebola Adepele Ojo, the Chief Judge Osun State.

The inauguration took place at the Osogbo Stadium.

Adeleke’s taking of oath of allegiance took place after that of his deputy, Mr Kola Adegboyega Adewusi.

Interestingly, the new governor’s late brother, Isiaka Adeleke was the first executive governor of the State.

Isiaka Adeleke, who died on April 23, 2017, governed Osun State between January 1992 and November 1993.

Adeleke – the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – in July, won the state governorship election by defeating incumbent Adegbooyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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