CLAIM: A report by an Osun-based blog, Osun Daily had published a news that Governor Ademola Adeleke escaped ‘ambush’ by Esa Oke Poly students in Abere, the governor office.
Findings: A student of Osun State College of Technology who pleaded anonymity told newsmen that: “I was at the scene of the event and I can tell you honestly that Governor Adeleke came down from his car, addressed us, our president explained to the Governor that we have some demands.
“The Governor replied we should consider that our requests would be met. Infact he told us we are his children and we should consider all our requests granted.
“He then directed that SSG and Deputy Governor should meet us.
Also, pictures obtained from the event as seen below showed Governor Adeleke in a conversation with the students, an indication that no ambush was done.
REACTION
Meanwhile a statement signed by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday, described the news as fake and misleading.
He said: “Our attention has been drawn to a piece of misleading and fake news on a blog, “Osun Daily”, stating that Governor Ademola Adeleke was ambushed by students of Osun state College of Technology Esa Oke.
We will like to state categorically that this news is not only fake but it is written and shared to mislead and misinform the good people of Osun state.
“The actual state of things is that Governor Ademola Adeleke was not ambushed. It will be erroneous and myopic to think that a Governor that is massively loved by the people of the state will be ambushed by students who voted for him.
“The Governor addressed the protesting students and promised them that as his children, all their requests would be granted. He then directed the Deputy Governor and the Secretary to the State Government to meet the students and the management of the school unfailingly on Monday to ensure that the matter was laid to rest.
“These students were happy, cleared the road for his excellency and hailed him severally, chanting “Imole, Imole, Imole”.
“Later in the day, on the instruction of His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Deputy Governor and Secretary to the State Government met with the students and school management, where conclusions were reached on the student’s request which included, Campus road construction, classroom electrification, Tax Clearance for registration and School Fees.
“The good people of Osun state are hereby advised to henceforth disregard any news from “Osun Daily” as it has chosen to become a tool to be used against the government”.
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