*Photo L-R: Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Governor Ademola Adeleke, during the latter’s visit to the former president in Abeokuta*
Former President Olusegun Obasanjọ has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for his maturity with which he handled opposition designed to frustrate the planned establishment of Osun State International Airport to be located in Akoda, Ede.
The elder statesman gave the commendation while receiving Governor Adeleke at his hilltop Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Chief Obasanjo said he is proud to publicly associate with the Governor considering his achievements in various sectors in just two years.
“They call him a dancer and he has continued to perform even to the amazement of his political opponents”, he said.
On the proposed Osun State International airport, the former president said:
“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.”
Responding, Governor Adeleke expressed appreciation to Chief Obasanjo 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.
Governor Adeleke thanked him for his constant wise counsel on matters of governance.
The Governor was accompanied by Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, Commissioner for Agriculture, Tola Fasheru and his counterpart from Innovation, Science, Technology and Digital Economy, Dele Ayofe among others.