“As we rolled out the projects, we are complying with the procurement law on all fronts. All required due process are complied with. This administration is committed to open governance and open procurement.”

“Our attackers did not attempt to kidnap us but to kill the three of us in the car. We went for a security meeting with the monarch of Koro-Ekiti who, was killed few day after the attack on us. We created a special security team among the communities to curtail the rising insecurity because of our proximity to the north.”

“The deceased had reported to me that he was to disengaged Lekan (suspect) as his assistant over many unlawful acts. Most recent of it include the assault on a prophetess in the church last week Wednesday and I agreed with him, but he added that he will take the decision after consulting with the elders.”

“The incident was not due to any complacent management but to unfortunate human error on the part of the deceased. He forgot to lock the gate after feeding the lion.”

The Osun House of Assembly on Friday extended the tenure of the state local government caretaker committees by six months, following a request for extension by Gov. Ademola Adeleke.