Former Nigeria’s President, Olusegun Obasanjọ has described Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State as a great dancer as well as an achiever in the governance of the State
He was particularly impressed by the governor’s planned establishment of Osun State International Airport to be located in Akoda, Ede.
The elder statesman, who played host to Governor Adeleke at his hilltop Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State today, January 18, said that he is proud to publicly associate with the Governor, considering his achievements in various sectors in just two years.
“They call him a dancer and he has continued to perform even to the amazement of his political opponents.”
The former President advised Senator Adeleke not to stop dancing amidst his sterling performance, saying that he is proud of how he has continued to put Osun on a global pedestal.
On the proposed Osun State International airport to be cited in Akoda Ede, the former President said that he was particularly happy with the way Governor Adeleke handled the shenanigans of the opposition which he described as a calculated attempt to frustrate his efforts.
“Let me first congratulate you for the way you handled the issue of the proposed Airport. “They would have frustrated the genuine intention that you have to implement a futuristic development agenda.”
Responding, Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed appreciation to the former President for standing by him through thick and thin, noting that on the airport project among others, his government has prioritised inclusiveness, due process and consultations with stakeholders.
Governor Adeleke thanked Chief Obasanjo for his constant wise counsel on matters of governance, saying that his political detractors have attempted to frustrate his government severally, but could not succeed because he has continued to take wise advice from stakeholders.
The Governor was accompanied by Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, Commissioner for Agriculture, Tola Fasheru and his counterpart from Innovation, Science, Technology and Digital Economy, Dele Ayofe among others.