One Year Remembrance: Governor Adeleke Hails Buhari's Democratic Accomplishments
Governor Ademola Adeleke marks the one-year anniversary of former President Muhammadu Buhari's passing by recalling how Buhari allowed free and fair conduct of the 2022 Osun State election and refused to disobey the constitution, describing him as "a leader in love with democracy especially at the subnational level."
Governor Ademola Adeleke has described late President Muhammadu Buhari as a leader with commendable democratic credentials and commitment to free and fair elections, marking the one-year anniversary of his passing.
"Former President Muhammadu is fondly remembered by our people in Osun State. In 2022, he allowed free and fair conduct of the state elections. He rejected the pressure to tamper with the will of the people," the governor stated.
"I remember when I visited him on a thank you visit after my election in 2022, he jokingly told me: 'Mr Governor, you are the only one who has come to thank me for allowing our constitution to work,'" the governor recalled.
"Whatever anybody may say about the late president, his refusal to disobey the constitution, his readiness to allow the constitution to work, is a big plus especially for us here in Osun. A year after, we remember the General with deep sense of humour and as a man who is not called 'mai gaskia' for fun. We miss a leader in love with democracy especially at the subnational level."
"On behalf of the government and good people of Osun State, I associate with the former First Lady, Hajia Aishat Buhari, the children and associates on this one year remembrance of late President Buhari," the governor concluded.
Signed: Mallam Olawale Rasheed — Spokesperson to the State Governor