Adeleke Becomes New Baba Oba of Joga-Orile

By Funmi Ojo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State for his good performance, urging him not to derail as a people’s governor.

Chief Obasanjo who attended the conferment of the title of Baba Oba of Joga-Orile on Governor Adeleke said Almighty God Who has been helping him perform very well will not forsake him.

He noted that he valued the governor’s respect for elders, explaining how Adeleke declared he wouldn’t go for the event unless he (Obasanjo) blessed the occasion.

Also speaking, Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who recalled his long term affiliation with the Adeleke family said the chieftaincy title brought memories of the first executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Isiaka Adeleke.

According to Governor Abiodun, the conferment of the title on Governor Adeleke is a celebration of the good memories of the late Isiaka Adeleke, declaring that they are for families and not politics.

The Ogun governor who explained that the event was his first public function at Yewa since he won at the Supreme Court, said the gathering brought great emotions but noted that it is also a celebration of grace and mercy of God on the Adeleke family.

The host king, Oba Adeyemi Adekeye explained that the first holder of the title was the late Governor Isiaka Adeleke noting that after the transition of late Isiaka Adetunji, it was right to bestow the honour on Governor Ademola Adeleke.

In his response, Governor Adeleke said he dedicated the new title to the memory of his late brother, describing the occasion as a celebration of life and a worthy remembrance of his brother, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke.

Dignitaries at the event include Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Dapo Abiodun and his team; Yeyeluwa Dupe Adeleke-Sanni; Osun State Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Osun Assembly Speaker, Mr. Adewale Egbedun; the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye; Chief of Staff, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye.

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