Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has praised Governor Ademola Adeleke for being both a dancing and hardworking governor, News About Nigeria reports.
Obasanjo commended the governor during the 16th Harvest Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service at a church in Lagos.
The event was attended by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu; Osun State House of Assembly Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, members of the House of Assembly and top political and traditional rulers.
He highlighted Adeleke as an example of a leader unashamed to praise God and work for the people, emphasising that such qualities are admirable in a leader.
“Mr Governor, they call you a dancer. But you are dancing to praise God. And I heard you are working hard for your people,” Chief Obasanjo said.
“God whom you are praising will shower his blessings on your state and government. I associate with you.
“Again, I learnt you are a listening leader. They said you take advice from the young and old. I am happy to hear that.”
Governor Adeleke said his habit of praise worship was to celebrate the owner of heaven and earth.
According to him, his governorship was predicted by several people of God and he will praise God for making the prophecy come to pass.
He added that his covenant with God is to deliver the dividends of democracy to his people.
“I’m never ashamed to hold unto God through song and dance.
“Several men and women of God predicted my governorship. I am here to praise God for the prophecy that has come to pass. My communion with God is to come back to thank and praise him,” he said.
