Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on elected leaders occupying positions at all levels of government in the country to recommit themselves to good governance to entrench democracy.
Chief Obasanjo who stated this when he hosted Governor Ademola Adeleke at his Abeokuta Hilltop home, cautioned leaders to be loyal to the people by meeting and satisfying their needs.
A statement made available by Governor Adelekeâs spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed in Osogbo stated that Obasanjo noted that good governance is the way to make democracy strong.
Citing positive development in Osun state under Governor Adeleke, the elder statesman repeated his earlier commendation of the Osun state Governor, declaring that leaders have obligations to deliver democratic dividends to the people.
Responding to an invitation to commission projects in Osun state, Obasanjo who accepted the invitation also tasked aides of leaders to be loyal to their bosses for them to perform.
Meanwhile, Adeleke who also paid an unscheduled visit to his counterpart in Ogun State Dapo Abiodun described his host as a brother from another political party saying that people from both states are resolved to collaborate to promote culture and tourism sectors
Earlier Governor Abiodun auded the Osun State government for promoting adire fabrics in the state saying this will go a long way in providing jobs for thousands of people who produce and trade in the products.
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