Adeleke Tells Reasons For His Actions Since He Took Office

The Governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke has shed better light on the reasons for the actions taken so far since he took office.

The former Senator was sworn in as the Governor of Osun state on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

He has reversed the decisions of the immediate past governor, Gboyega Oyetola, ordered multiple investigations and suspended Chief Executives of some of the state agencies as well as traditional rulers installed by the previous administration.

He has, however, provided better insight into the reasons for his action in a new message tagged “Osun Is Set For Good Governance In 2023” which reads…

My good people of Osun state, it is with high sense of gratitude, hope and commitment that I address you this morning.

The last one year has been very eventful in the life of our state. We have passed through many developments. We have concluded a major election that ushered in a new government under my leadership. Our state transited from one political party to a different political party and also from one government to a government by and for the people.

Despite the tension and anxiety, our state gallantly emerged stronger with your support and goodwill. I put on record my deep appreciation to you, our people, for your strong support for my political party and I during those struggling days. I promise to remain responsive and accountable to you all as we move to reposition our state for greater height.

In the last one month, our administration has laid a strong foundation for sustainable governance of our state. I opened up state finance to the public in the spirit of accountability. I am reforming several sectors to block revenue leakages and stop diversion of state assets. The repositioning of the civil service for professionalism is also ongoing. Urgent state matters are being attended to with a view to restore normalcy and bring our people together for good governance.

Our administration has created a strong working relationship among the three arms of government. We have forged a common understanding to put the interest of the state at the forefront of everything we do. Combined effort, mutual support and impactful governance are hallmarks that have been accepted by all as a path to progress, in the best interest of the state.

Within the same one month, our administration is focused on delivering on its first 100 days in office programme. I have visited several schools, health centres and other public infrastructures. These inspections have strengthened our pre-election data. We are poised to deliver on our first 100 days in office programme, which covers areas such as water provision, rehabilitation of schools and health centres, rehabilitation of roads and delivery of tech innovations for the digital economy.

My good people of Osun state, our administration has a rolling plan of 100 days, six months, one year followed by deliverables in subsequent years.