Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, inaugurated the newly elected local government chairmen and councillors on Sunday, following the Saturday poll.
During the swearing-in ceremony in Osogbo, Adeleke emphasized the importance of good governance and cautioned against any attempts to forcibly occupy council secretariats.
“We are here to conclude a democratic process for which we all laboured so hard to achieve,” Adeleke said, describing the occasion as a major milestone in the state’s democratic process.
The governor charged the newly sworn-in officials to be “agents of change, community developers, and deliverers of the dividends of democracy.” He urged them to develop plans of action within the manifesto of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and to prioritize good governance in their respective local governments.
Adeleke also appreciated the people of Osun for their steadfast support, assuring them that his administration would remain committed to their welfare. “Osun people demonstrated courage and passion to exercise their voting rights, and they did so by massively supporting our party despite all the constraints. We will not fail you. People’s welfare will continue to be our watchword,” he promised.
The governor commended the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC), security agencies, and state officials for ensuring the success of the election. He also warned the newly elected officials to avoid confrontation at local government secretariats, citing an ongoing legal process to resolve the leadership crisis.
With that, Adeleke formally declared the swearing-in of the elected local government officials. “It is on this note that I, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State, hereby effect the swearing-in of elected local government chairmen across Osun State. Congratulations and God bless you,” he concluded.
