Sixteen palace chiefs of the Ooni of Ife have commended Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke for the remarkable developmental strides recorded under his administration.
They gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Government house, Okefia, Osogbo.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Obalufe of Ife, Oba Adediwura Idowu, the chiefs expressed deep satisfaction with the governor’s performance, declaring that Ile-Ife has never had it this good in terms of infrastructure and government presence.
They applauded Governor Adeleke for his people-centered leadership and visible achievements across the state, stressing that the people of Ile-Ife are proud of the governor’s accomplishments in the last three years and have collectively resolved to throw their full weight behind him by endorsing him for the second term.
Also speaking, Baba Lowa Adimula described Governor Adeleke as a true son of the Source, whose commitment to the ancient city is evident in the quality and spread of projects being executed.
Baba Lowa Adimula urged the Governor to hasten work on the ongoing bridge project, the first of its kind in Ile Ife and ensure that the road is properly tarred and dualized all the way to the Ooni Palace, at Enuwa to further ease traffic movement and boost economic activities.
The Chiefs, also, used the opportunity to admonish the Federal Government over the continued withholding of local government funds, a situation they noted has prevented traditional rulers and other local government beneficiaries from receiving their entitlements for the past 11 months.
They called for an urgent resolution of the issue in the interest of grassroots governance and welfare.
