Adeleke appoints self, deputy as commissioners for works, sports, special needs

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state, has appointed himself and his deputy, Kola Olawusi as commissioners for Works, Sport and Special Needs.

This development comes as the governor swore in 25 newly appointed commissioners he assigned various portfolios.

Meanwhile, Adeleke also swore in a lawyer, Sola Akintola, as the Commissioner for Health.

The House of Assembly had confirmed the 25 commissioner-nominees after screening and Speaker Adewale Egbedun had announced the confirmation of the appointments.

Speaking during the inauguration at his office in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke said he would not condone what he called a solo show by any of the appointees.

He said, I seek a very responsive government that listens and satisfies the wishes of the people. So, your goal must be real service to the people. I value honesty and integrity in public service. You must be above board. Corrupt conducts will be heavily sanctioned.

As political heads of your ministries, be very innovative. Generate and implement new ideas.

In times of national economic emergency, I love achieving much with little resources. Be prudent and adopt measures that reduce cost of projects and services.

He said, he is a team player. There won’t be any room for solo actors in our State Executive Council (Exco). You must work as a team with a common goal to make a difference in the lives of our people.

Above all, my leadership is about due process and rule of law. You must not cut corners. I will not compromise transparency and accountability.

One of Aregbesola’s allies, who was the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affair, was assigned Information and Public Enlightenment portfolio, while Biyi Odunlade, who is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was assigned Political Affairs and Inter-Government Affiliation portfolio.