Adeleke sworn in as Osun gov, Atiku, Saraki, others attend

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke

Ademola Adeleke was on Sunday swore in as a new governor of Osun State.

Adeleke, who contested the governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defeated Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who was seeking re-election.

The inauguration held at the Osogbo city stadium was attended by Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the PDP; Iyorchia Ayu, PDP national chairman; Bukola Saraki, former senate president; former governors, and party chieftains.

The new governor, who spoke after his swearing-in, said he is “well aware” of the expectations from the residents in the state and that he will be a servant to all.

The governor said his reforms would cut across education, security, healthcare, infrastructure, local government administration, judiciary, public service, adding that his administration will be labour friendly.

He said, “I am well aware of the fact that my responsibility as governor and chief security entails meeting the expectation of our people.”