From Latest Dada, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has boasted that he was the only person that challenged and rivaled the street credibility of former governor Rauf Aregbesola in the state’s politics.
He described Aregbesola as a ‘phenomenon’ whose tremendous experience and credibility remained unrivaled in the history of the state.
Speaking at the 67th birthday party of Aregbesola at Adebimpe event center, Osogbo, on Saturday, Adeleke who was represented by the secretary to the state government, Teslim Igbalaye, assured Aregbesola that he will complete all his projects abandoned by his predecessor.
He said, “On this occasion of your birthday, I am happy to report to you that our government is completing many projects you initiated that were abandoned by your predecessor. From roads to housing projects, we are building on your legacy of expanding the infrastructural base of Osun State.
“We adopted the only sane route of government as a continuum. We are convinced that service to the State should be a continuous process of additions and expansion except where modifications are necessary. We can affirm that your legacy remains indelible and sustainable under our administration and beyond.
“Ogbeni is a political phenomenon, an electoral prodigy with a big mind in the political game. We are all assembled to honour a true man of the people, a man who genuinely understands the political game including the imperative of alliances and cross border partnership for achievements of political goals.
“Let me note that Ogbeni, my dear brother, served this state and nation in several capacities. He is a man of tremendous experience, a political leader whose street credibility is only challenged and rivaled by me, Imole Adulawo in Osun political space,” Adeleke said.
Also, the council chairman of Ila-Orangun College of Education, Peter Babalola, lauded Aregbesola for sustaining relationship with his former aides, saying that “those that ran away will come back.”
Responding to the messages, Aregbesola said he only wanted to appreciate his lovers and friends for staying with him even outside the government.
He specifically appreciated women saying that his mother tried for him because he was born at home where there was no medicals or foreign food.