Olusegun Adeyemo
Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke said on Sunday that despite political differences between him and a former governor in the state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, he still held him in high esteem.
Governor Adeleke said in a congratulatory message on the occasion of Aregbesola’s 68th birthday, applauding his life of service and impacts.
According to the statement signed by Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke, the Osun helmsman saluted Aregbesola’s courage and conviction, which he said stands him out as a politician with a difference, acknowledging his pronounced contributions to the progress that Osun state has made so far.
The Governor commended the ex-Interior Minister for giving a good account of himself in the various public offices entrusted in him by offering impactful service deliveries, praising the celebrant’s cherished history of dedicated services to Osun state and Nigeria as a whole as governor and minister.
“I celebrate my dear Egbon, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, as he marks his 68th birthday today. Ogbeni Aregbesola is a man endowed with an incredible sense of purpose, utilising his God-given knowledge and energy to initiatives that will impact lives and transform societies,” the Governor noted in a congratulatory message.
“Regardless of our political differences, I hold Ogbeni Aregbesola in the highest esteem because of his contributions to the progress made in Osun state so far. I join family, friends and wishers to honour his many impacts, particularly in the area of creating opportunities for young people.”
Governor Adeleke prays “that Almighty Allah bless Ogbeni Aregbesola with more celebrations and enjoy more years in good health and sound mind to contribute more to the growth and development of Osun state,” Gov. Adeleke said.
