…vows to be a frontliner of development and growth
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described his installation as Asiwaju of Edeland as a further call to the service of the town and the state as a whole.
The governor stated this on Monday during his installation ceremony as Asiwaju Of Edeland by the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal in Ede.
He promised to be a frontliner of development and growth by carrying the light of positive transformation from towns to villages and from cities to rural areas across the state.
Adeleke added that the people of Edeland and the State will continue to find in him a true peoples’ servant, a good listener and an agent of good governance.
According to him; “Kabiyesi, we note that this conferment is a commendation for the contributions of my family to the development of this town. It is equally a further call to service.
“As I am accepting the title of Asiwaju of Ede Land today before God and Man, I dedicate it to my late father and mother; and my late brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke; to my big brother, Dr Adedeji Adeleke; and to my darling sister, the Yeyeluwa of Edeland, Chief Dupe Adeleke-Sanni.
“I vow to be a Frontliner (Asiwaju) of development and growth for Edeland and Osun State as a whole.
“I will carry the light of positive transformation from towns to villages and from cities to rural areas across our dear state.
“To all Asiwaju title holders of various towns in Osun State, I welcome myself into your midst.
“On a lighter mood, I believe you are eager to receive me not just as the Asiwaju of Ede Land but as the Asiwaju of Osun State.
“Dear friends and associates, your presence today strengthens my resolve to further devote myself to the service of the people.
“You will continue to find in me a true peoples’ servant, a good listener and an agent of good governance.
“As I assume this new role, I seek the cooperation, prayer and support of all and sundry for our dedication to take Osun to a greater height.
Recalled that the Asiwaju of Edeland position was formerly held by his late elder brother and former Governor of Osun State, Isiaka Adeleke, who died on April 23, 2017.
Dignitaries present at the event are; Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, former Governor of Oyo, Rasheed Ladoja, Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State and Osun, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Makama Oyelude, Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin and many others.
