Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to honouring his pledges by delivering exemplary governance and ensuring the provision of quality services to the people of the state.
In a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, it was stated that Adeleke made this disclosure in Lagos while speaking with journalists after delivering a mini-lecture at the 7th memorial anniversary lecture in honour of the founder of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, St Moses Orimolade.
Adeleke said his focus on delivering good governance and serving only the public interest both perplexes and unsettles the opposition.
He further explained that his administration is dedicated to addressing both major and minor service issues affecting the people of the state across various sectors, combining large-scale and small-scale thinking to act in the best interest of the people.
“We remain committed to the people and our governance agenda, hence our achievements in infrastructure, health, the digital economy, agriculture, commerce and industry, climate change, education, sports, and workers’ welfare, among others. By God’s grace and with the support of the people, we have accomplished a great deal,” the governor said.
“To my critics, I empathise with them. When someone succeeds where you have failed, it’s natural to feel envious or bitter. But I urge them to prioritise public interest over personal agendas. As for me, I have no choice but to succeed,” he added.
Adeleke mentioned that the opposition struggles to comprehend how his administration has achieved so much in such a short time, leading them to resort to spreading fake news, and personal attacks, and even condemning his praises for worshipping the Almighty, the giver of power and life.
Earlier, while addressing the theme of the lecture, ‘The Role of the Church in the Delivery of Good Governance’, Adeleke called on religious institutions to consistently speak truth to power, emphasising the importance of constructive engagement with political leaders.
He said, “Silence from the church and clerics in general is not an option. Religious leaders must speak loudly about free and fair elections, the dignity of all human beings, the supremacy of the public good over private interests, respect for the Constitution, adherence to the rule of law, and equality of all citizens before the law.
“As a sitting governor, I firmly believe clerics should advocate against what hinders good governance, such as autocracy, dictatorship, arbitrariness, the culture of impunity, self-perpetuation in office, suppression of opposition, corruption, and the failure to meet the aspirations of the people.
“Only a divinely guided leader can deliver good governance, restore public trust in politics, avoid self-enrichment, resolve societal poverty, and uphold the rule of law.”
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