By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to reaffirm his election, the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has declared that he has forgiven all those who might have wronged him during his campaign to lead the state.
Governor Adeleke made the statement during a visit to the palaces of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olaonipekun (Larooye II) and the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal (Laminisa1), after his victory in the Supreme Court.
The governor stated that he is now the governor of all and that he holds no grudges against those who did not vote for him, as that is the essence of democracy. He also forgave those who may have been overly aggressive or destructive towards his campaign, stating that their actions have been left in the past.
He praised the two monarchs for their fatherly role in the governorship project and assured them that he would work to make Osun better than he found it. He also vowed to use his authority and power for the progress of the state and the welfare of its people.
The governor was accompanied on the visit by top party and government officials, including the deputy governor of the state and the secretary to the state government.
” They initially said most of the applaudable projects we embarked on when we started our administration was because of the 2023 general election, but interestingly, we’ve never stopped delivering on projects in the state so far.
” I want to assure our royal fathers and the good people of Osun that distraction is over. We will not disappoint you. We have the authority and power now; we will use it justly for the progress of this state and the welfare of the people.”
Meanwhile, the two traditional rulers have affirmed their endorsement for the continuity of the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke beyond 2026.
Both traditional rulers endorsed Governor Adeleke for a second term in office, citing his excellent performance so far and their confidence in his ability to deliver on his promises. The Governor’s father, the Laminisa of Ede, pledged to remind the Governor of his promises and to be the father of a governor who will spend eight years in office delivering good governance.
In his remarks, the Ataoja of Osogbo Oba Jimoh Olaonipekun said given the sound footing Governor Adeleke had started his administration, it has given a clear signal of a departure from the past and a brilliant outcome of what to expect.
” You have started your administration brilliantly, and I’m impressed with the steps you’re taking each day in the delivery of good governance for the people of our state. With my royal authority, I hereby endorse you for another term in office and a continuity of the government you’re heading in the state.”
In his separate remark, the Governor’s royal father, Laminisa of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal offered praises to God for the eventual victory of Governor Adeleke and extended the appreciation of Ede people to all Osun and national stakeholders for their strong backing for Governor Adeleke.
The royal father who recalled the tough battle and enormous sacrifice of many loyalists and admirers of the Governor said for 12 years he was blacklisted at the state level as a PDP traditional ruler, thanking God for the final outcome and giving all the glory and adoration to God.
He however pledged that he will constantly be reminding the Governor of the promises made to the people as he wants to be the father of a Governor that will spend eight years in office in delivery of good governance.
” There are seasons for everyone in life. This is summarily our time. We will deliver and meet the aspirations of Osun people while we assure others that their time will definitely come.
” I charge you to increase the tempo of the good works you’ve started because of diverse and huge expectations of people, and I’m certain you will deliver because you have started well.
” I want to be the father of a governor for eight years of two consecutive uninterrupted terms. By this, I will continually be giving constant reminders of what to be done and what’s best for the people, that will ensure the reality of this. No matter the challenges, your government will succeed, and your continuity in office is certain. You have my royal endorsement for your administration.”
The Royal father further appreciated and applaud Dr Deji Adeleke and Yeye Dupe Sani Adeleke for being the catalyst for what is being celebrated across the state even as he commended the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye for playing a pivotal role in the victory and administration of the state.
The governor was accompanied on the thank you tour by the deputy governor of the state, Prince Kola Adewusi; the secretary to the state government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye; and other top party and government officials.
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