Ademola Adeleke sworn in as Osun governor

Ademola Adeleke was on Sunday sworn in as the governor of Osun state.

The swearing-in took place at the Osogbo city stadium.

Shortly after his swearing-in, Adeleke said he will be a servant for all as he is “well aware” of the expectations from the residents in the state.

He further pledged that his reforms will cut across education, security, healthcare, infrastructure, local government administration, judiciary, public service, adding that his administration will be labour friendly.

“I am well aware of the fact that my responsibility as governor and chief security entails meeting the expectation of our people,” Adeleke said.

Adeleke of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defeated incumbent governor, Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Adeleke secured 403, 371 votes to defeat Oyetola who polled 375,027 votes.

Those who attended the inauguration include Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the PDP; Iyorchia Ayu, PDP national chairman; Bukola Saraki, former senate president; former governors, and party chieftains.