Adeleke tasks political class on good governance

Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has tasked the political class in and out of government to prioritise good governance and strengthen citizens’ faith and trust in the democratic process. The governor spoke yesterday when he returned to Nigeria after a medical trip abroad. “I am glad to be back after few days off. We are […]

Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has tasked the political class in and out of government to prioritise good governance and strengthen citizens’ faith and trust in the democratic process.

The governor spoke yesterday when he returned to Nigeria after a medical trip abroad.

“I am glad to be back after few days off. We are energised to continue the task of delivering good governance. That is basically the whole essence of politicking. That is what I am committed to.

“ Political class must deliver on good governance. We cannot joke with the rule of law. We must be accountable and transparent. We must serve only the interest of the people, not our selfish agenda,” he said.

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In a statement signed by his Spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said, “ We must build consensus among ourselves. Any fight over power must be within the rule of law and welfare of the people. Any politics that hurt the people is condemnable. We must seek power to serve the people, not ourselves.

“When we get power, let us use it to serve the people. As a governor, at times I forget the position when addressing needs of our people. Leaders must serve the people. That is how we can strengthen our democracy.”