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Obasanjo Gives Thumbs-Up to Dancing Governor

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By Funmi Adekoya

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has lauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for proving his critics wrong by being a dancing but hard working governor in running the affairs of Osun State.

During his address at the 16th Harvest Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service held at the Love of Christ Generation Church C&S in Victoria Island, Lagos State, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo described the Governor as an example of a leader who is not ashamed to praise God despite occupying highest office in the state.

Obasanjo posited that dancing and working for God and the people are things to be proud of.

“Mr Governor, they call you a dancer. But you are dancing to praise God. And I heard you are working hard for your people”, Chief Obasanjo, who spoke in Yoruba language affirmed.

He called on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other royal fathers, who also graced the occasion, to support the Governor to deliver more while urging the Governor to continue to work closely with traditional rulers, elders and stakeholders in the state.

Speaking at the event, Governor Adeleke said his habit of praising God was to celebrate the owner of heaven and earth, saying he was never ashamed to hold unto God through song and dance.

The Governor noted that several men and women of God predicted his becoming governor of the state, hence his reason for praising God for the prophecy that had come to pass.

“I do this in several places of worship. My covenant with God is also to truly deliver dividends of democracy to my people. In 100 days in office, I did what many could not achieve in four years.

“We reformed the public service, attended to workers welfare, constructed and reconstructed over 40 kilometers of roads, implemented free medical surgeries with more than 40,000 beneficiaries.

“We are working on super overhead bridges to ease connectivity. We are reforming the education sector. We are building up our agriculture sector. I am working to make Osun state a reference point.

Governor Adeleke however, seek for prayers and solicit supports for him to record outstanding success during his administration.

In attendance was the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun and other lawmwkers.

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Human Angle

Bizzare: Fire Scotches Lady during Deliverance Session with Pastor

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A 21-year-old lady identified as Sukura Owodunni has allegedly been set ablaze by a pastor, Taiwo Odebiyi, when he was trying to perform deliverance on her at his Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish located in Offin in the Sagamu area of Ogun State.

Newsmen gathered that the incident happened on August 17, 2023, when the victim visited the church for a special prayer at the pastor’s invitation.

It was further learnt that the pastor directed the victim to buy Amazing Grace perfume, local eggs and a candle for the special prayer.

While praying for her, the pastor was said to have poured the perfume on the lady’s body and lit the candle.

Immediately after the pastor lit the candle, Owodunni was said to have gone up in flames, causing serious burns to her chest, shoulder and legs.

According to an eyewitness, the suspect was arrested when the Divisional Police Officer in Adigbe, CSP Abdulfattah Ogunsanya, and his men stormed the premises on Tuesday.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday, noted that further investigation had commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case.

“The lady was said to have been abandoned to fend for her medical bills after the incident. The victim has been taken to the hospital for medical attention.

“Our men have arrested the suspect. The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department after the preliminary investigation is perfected,” Odutola told newsmen

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