OSOGBO -In a resolute address to the State Executive Council, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke emphasized his commitment to good governance, asserting that attempts by detractors to undermine his administration have been unsuccessful.
During the council meeting held today in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke reflected on the tumultuous events of the previous month, describing a concerted anti-democratic campaign against his government. He stated, “We were confronted with a misuse of federal power from the security services to judicial interpretation. But we survived the evil and offensive onslaught.”
The Governor highlighted the successful conduct of local government elections and the swearing-in of democratically elected officials, reinforcing the resilience of his administration against what he termed “forces of darkness.” He also announced that a strong legal campaign is underway to address the illegal encroachment of local governments.
Adeleke underscored the importance of accountability, revealing that his administration is actively investigating infractions and procurement corruptions from the previous government. He called on cabinet members to maintain vigilance against opposition forces and to adhere to due process in their duties.
“Let us remain eternally vigilant. We must never succumb to the plot to distract us,” he encouraged, urging the continuation of efforts to fulfill the administration’s five-point agenda. He announced plans to unveil the 2025 infrastructure project implementation plan and timelines in the coming days, signaling a proactive approach to development across the state.
“We have the upper hand, and we must forge ahead without any weakness,” the Governor asserted, demonstrating his determination to deliver democratic dividends to the people of Osun State.
This message of resilience and commitment to good governance was conveyed by Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, reinforcing the administration’s focus on progress and accountability for the people of Osun State.
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I Won’t be Distracted from Good Governance-Governor Adeleke
OSOGBO – 10/03/2025 – Osunstate.gov.ng
All efforts by detractors to distract our government from continuous delivery of good governance to Osun people have failed, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has told members of the State Executive Council.
Addressing the State Executive council meeting today at Osogbo, the Governor recalled recent unfortunate events in the state and vowed that he would not be swayed from the path of selfless service to Osun people.
The Governor who further directed immediate action on letters of appointment to new teachers said “last month was a very busy and turbulent one”, adding “We were confronted with a misuse of federal power from the security services to judicial interpretation.
“A vicious, anti-democratic campaign was launched against our government. Osun was under siege in a manner nobody ever envisaged.
“But we survived the evil and offensive onslaught. We overcame forces of darkness that sought to impose anarchy on us. Our adversaries failed in their bid to plunge Osun into a killing field. With divine wisdom and mass support of our people, we retain and even consolidate our hold on the state.
“The local government election was successfully conducted, and the democratically elected administration was sworn in. A strong legal campaign is ongoing to eject illegal invaders of our local governments”, the Governor told the cabinet members.
He informed the cabinet that the administration has also taken major steps to hold accountable officials of the previous administration, noting that “the public is awash with infractions and procurement corruptions witnessed under the last government.
He urged cabinet members to continue to pay attention to due process even as he commended all members of government for rising against the dark forces that sought to derail our administration.
“Let me remind us that the desperate opposition forces are still lurking in the dark. We must remain eternally vigilant.
“We must never succumb to the plot to distract us. We should continue to deliver on the five point agenda of this administration. We must complete all ongoing projects and launch new ones to spread democratic dividends to all corners of our state.
“By tomorrow, I will unveil our 2025 infra project implementation plan and timelines. From there, we are to commence statewide inspections and even commissioning of ongoing and completed infra projects.
“We have the upper hand, and we must forge ahead without any weakness”, the governor asserted.
Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment
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