Former Governor of Osun state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and workers union on Thursday endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for the second term of office.
The endorsement came at the 2025 annual inter-religious prayer held at the Government Secretariat.
Oyinlola endorsed Governor Adeleke, telling the audience at the prayer session that “nobody changes a medication and medicine that is working.
He prayed to God to continue to strengthen the Governor in his ongoing good performance, drumming support for the administration.
“Mr Governor’s medicine is working for Osun people. And so he will continue for a second term”, the former Governor noted in Yoruba language.
The workers union led by the state Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Christopher Abimbola Arapasopo openly endorsed the Governor for second term amidst singing and dancing, citing his expensive attention to the needs of workers and pensioners.
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi while rounding up the prayer session conducted a special prayer of empowerment and approval of all the individual prayers by the clerics, workers and others, seeking divine protection and enablement for the Governor and his team.
According to the head of Yoruba Obas worldwide, the performance of the Governor is his best prayer, appreciating the Governor’s dedication to duty and his listening and consultative approach to state governance.
“Only a clean heart dances. Where they dance, good things happen. Great things are happening to Osun and we are all rejoicing”, the Onirisa declared.
In his address Governor Adeleke to the audience pleaded never to abandon the path of God and the interest of the people, stressing that “our prayers were answered fully by Almighty God as at every moment of the way, our government puts God and the people as a point of take off and return.
“I call on our religious and traditional rulers to be my agents among the people. Let the message go to the grassroots that this government is ever dedicated to serving the people. We will continue to work for the people and by the people.
“In 2025 and beyond, we will not be found wanting in service delivery. The state care for the young, the old, women, youth and children will continue on a strong note. I repeat again that soft infrastructure will top the state agenda alongside ongoing hard infrastructure upgrades across the state.
“I charge us all not to relent in prayers for successful state governance. On our part, we promise to continue to uphold basic tenets of democracy, due process and fear of God”, the Governor noted, declaring “as we have prayed, I know our good Lord has answered our prayers”
The President of the League of Imams and Alfas in Osun state, Sheikh Musa Animasahun who led other religious leaders declared that the good delivery of services by Governor Adeleke has ordained him by God for second term, urging mass support for continuation of better life in Osun state.
