Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that he is proud to publicly associate with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, considering his achievements in various sectors of the economy.
He praised Adeleke for the maturity he used in handling the shenanigans of the opposition, which was designed to frustrate the planned establishment of Osun State International Airport to be located in Akoda, Ede.
Obasanjo shared his admiration for the governor while receiving him at his hilltop Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He stated that people refer to Adeleke as a dancer, and he continues to amaze his opponents with his performance.
“They call him a dancer and he has continued to perform even to the amazement of his political opponents” said Obasanjo.
He thanked Adeleke for not disappointing him, the Osun indigenes and millions of Nigerians who placed so much hope in him as Governor.
The former President called on Senator Adeleke not to stop dancing amidst his sterling performance, saying that he is proud of how he has continued to put Osun on a global pedestal.
On the proposed Osun State International airport to be cited in Akoda Ede, the former President said he was particularly happy with the way Governor Adeleke handled the shenanigans of the opposition which he described as a calculated attempt to frustrate his efforts.
“Let me first congratulate you for the way you handled the issue of the proposed Airport. They would have frustrated the genuine intention that you have to implement a futuristic development agenda” Obasanjo stated.
Responding, Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed appreciation to the former President for standing by him through thick and thin, noting that on the airport project among others, his government has prioritised inclusiveness, due process and consultations with stakeholders.
Adeleke thanked Obasanjo for his constant counsel on matters of governance, saying his political detractors have attempted to frustrate his government severally, but could not succeed because he has continued to take wise advice from stakeholders.