Osun traditional rulers endorse Gov Adeleke for second term
… describes Rep Salam as best representative so far, in the constituency
By Tom Okpe
Traditional rulers from four Local Government Areas in Osun State, Ede North, South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of the State have come together to endorse Governor Ademola Adeleke for second term in office, as a show of love for the dancing chief executive officer of the state.
The Obas also, commended Rep Bamidele Salam, PDP, representing Ede North/Ede South/Egbedero/Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State in the House of Representatives, in recognition of his instrumental role in facilitating numerous developmental projects across towns and villages within the four local governments, describing him as the “best representative, so far in the constituency.”
The endorsement was made at an end-of-year summit convened by Rep Salam on Saturday 28 December, 2024 at Ede.
According to a statement made available to House Correspondents in Abuja on Sunday, Rep Salam, briefed the Obas on numerous developmental programmes implemented by Governor Adeleke over the last two years.
He explained key achievements in areas such as road infrastructure, education, health, agriculture, and human development, all of which have positively impacted on lives of the people in the State.
According to Salam, “these efforts reflect the Governor’s commitment to sustainable growth and his focus on uplifting the State.”
He said: Governor Adeleke will embark on more landmark projects in the 2025 fiscal year, which will enhance the socio-economic development of the four Local Governments in the constituency.
“Also, other special intervention projects in rural electrification, construction of school buildings, roads rehabilitation and various empowerment programmes will be facilitated through the 2025 Federal budget.”
The lawmaker also asked for continuous prayers and counsel from the royal fathers in the years ahead.
At the end of the summit, the communique was read by the Alawo of Awo, Oba Abdulrasak Taiwo Adegboye, who commended Governor Adeleke for his inclusive approach to governance, respect for traditional institutions and efforts to involve traditional leaders in decision making processes, thus, strengthening the bond between the people and the Government.
The traditional leaders also, lauded the Governor’s open-door approach and his Godliness, qualities that have made him a reliable and accessible representative of the people.
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Speakers at the summit included the Olukotun of Ikotun, Ologobi of Ogobi, Alara of Ara, Olowu of Owu Ile, and Olokinni of Okinni, who all voiced their strong support for Governor Adeleke’s second-term bid.
They noted that the Governor’s policies have positive impact on their communities and, essential for the continued growth of the State.
The State Deputy Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Y K Idowu, and leader of the party in Ede Federal Constituency, Elder Sunday Atidade, also addressed the gathering.
It was however, agreed that a renewed sense of optimism and solidarity, with all speakers voicing their unwavering support for Governor Adeleke’s re-election and Rep Salam’s continued leadership will be upheld with the traditional leaders, describing the summit as, “unprecedented and unanimously, proclaiming Rep Salam as the best Representative so far since the return of democratic rule in 1999.”
The summit was attended by members of the Osun State House of Assembly from Ejigbo, Jimmy Asagade, Ede South, Barr Taofeeq Olayiwola and Egbedore, Rotimi Ogunrinnade as well as other top public office holders from the Federal constituency.
