Adeleke speaks on withdrawal of security aides

Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, Sunday said there is no cause for alarm on the withdrawal of his security personnel attached to him.

The Department of State Service (DSS) was reported to have withdrawn its personnel attached to the governor over the alleged assault.

Reacting to the allegation that the governor assaulted a DSS official, the spokesperson to governor Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, in a statement made available to newsmen, Sunday, said there was no cause for alarm over the matter.

He described the matter as a ‘minor disagreement’ between the office of the Department of State Service and the Police.  

The statement reads: “The attention of the Osun state government has been drawn to a report on the alleged withdrawal of security personnel from governor Ademola Adeleke. 

“We want to clarify that it is a minor disagreement between the office of the Department of State Service and the Police. 

“The matter has been reported to the headquarters of the two security agencies for resolution. The issue is being sorted out.

“We reassure members of the public that there is no cause for alarm. Your governor is fully secured and governance is proceeding without let or hindrance.”