Gboyega Oyetola
Gboyega Oyetola is a Nigerian politician and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who previously served as the Governor of Osun State. He has been in the news recently due to allegations from current Governor Ademola Adeleke, accusing him of colluding with security agencies to destabilize the state by reinstating local government officials removed prior to Adeleke's tenure.
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Oyintiloye commended the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for his guidance and commitment towards a successful primary for the Osun APC.
Oyebamiji’s emergence right step towards APC victory in Osun – Chieftain
Nigeria· 2025-12-14
Gboyega Oyetola was the former Governor of Osun State during the local government elections that preceded the murder of Remi Abass.
Four arraigned over murder of Osun LG chairNigeria· 2025-10-16
Gboyega Oyetola, who succeeded Aregbesola, was running for a second term in Osun State on the platform of the APC.
Aregbesola Cautions ADC Supporters: Facts, Not FightsNigeria· 2025-07-05
Gboyega Oyetola is a former Governor and now Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.
APC Gains Five Governors: Tinubu's Re-election BoostNigeria· 2025-06-30
Gboyega Oyetola is mentioned as the former Governor whose associates are alleged to be involved in the diversion of funds.
Osun Accuses AGF, CBN of Diverting LG FundsNigeria· 2025-06-18
Gboyega Oyetola was the former governor under whose administration the October 15 local government election was conducted.
APC, PDP Clash Over Court RulingNigeria· 2025-06-14
Gboyega Oyetola is the former Governor under whose administration the chairmen and councillors were elected on October 15, 2022.
Only 2025 Elected Officials Valid – ChairNigeria· 2025-06-14
Gboyega Oyetola is the immediate past state governor who inaugurated the road construction project.
Osun Abandoned Road: Protesters Condemn ContractorNigeria· 2025-06-10
Gboyega Oyetola is the former governor of Osun State who commissioned the road construction project.
Contractor Slammed, Residents Block EstatNigeria· 2025-06-09Minister Gboyega Oyetola expressed dissatisfaction with Adeleke's visit to President Tinubu.
Tinubu, Adeleke, and APC AnxietiesNigeria· 2025-06-08
Ogunbiyi noted that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, is no longer contesting.
Akin Ogunbiyi Declares for Osun 2026 Governorship RaceNigeria· 2025-05-31
Former Governor Gboyega Oyetola was mentioned in the context of political funding and support.
I dumped PDP for APC to avoid altercation with Adeleke — Oluwole OkeNigeria· 2025-05-05
Gboyega Oyetola is accused of misappropriating a $20m World Bank health grant during his tenure as governor.
Adeleke petitions EFCC, alleges $20m, N1.5bn fraud during Oyetola’s govtNigeria· 2025-03-09
Gboyega Oyetola is accused of misappropriating a $20m World Bank health grant during his tenure as governor.
Adeleke petitions EFCC, alleges ex-gov Oyetola stole $20m, N1.5bnNigeria· 2025-03-08Gboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has been supportive of the Nigerian Ports Authority's efforts.
NPA vows to tackle poor port infrastructureNigeria· 2025-03-06
Gboyega Oyetola is a former Governor of Osun State and was mentioned as a former Special Adviser on Education.
IG squads man secretariats as Osun LG poll crisis ragesNigeria· 2025-02-24
Gboyega Oyetola is the former governor of Osun State and currently the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.
APC afraid of election, resorted to violence — Commissioner for Information, AlimiNigeria· 2025-02-22Gboyega Oyetola was the outgoing governor of Osun State during the local government election that sparked political unrest.
Bloodbath in Osun and the Lagos political tremorNigeria· 2025-02-19
Gboyega Oyetola is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy accused of leading a conspiracy to enforce a controversial ruling.
Ex-council chair, six others shot dead as Adeleke, Oyetola’s supporters war – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-18
Gboyega Oyetola is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy accused of leading a conspiracy to enforce a controversial ruling.
Ex-council chair, six others shot dead as Adekele, Oyetola’s supporters war – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-18Gboyega Oyetola is the then Governor of Osun State who attempted to illegally plant local government officers.
PDP warns sacked council officials against returnNigeria· 2025-02-17
Governor Adeleke urged President Bola Tinubu to restrain his Minister, Gboyega Oyetola, from allegedly using security forces to reinstate the sacked chairmen.
Davido calls out Osun police commissioner over political crisis in the stateNigeria· 2025-02-17Gboyega Oyetola is the former Governor of Osun State who refuted allegations of violence and destabilization.
Adeleke, Oyetola trade words, Labour suspends services – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-17
Gboyega Oyetola is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy accused by Adeleke of colluding with security agencies.
Adeleke, Osun APC trade words over destabilisation plotNigeria· 2025-02-16