The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, has slammed the critics of Governor Rauf Aregbsola of Osun State, saying rather than criticism; the governor should be praised for the way he has been running the affairs of the state since he assumed office. The traditional ruler stated this while speaking to journalists at his palace in Osogbo, the state capital on Tuesday.
According to him, recent attacks directed against the governor were borne out of ignorance of many, adding that the governor did well in his first four years in office and ensured that workers were paid before the end of every month.
Olanipekun explained that the financial crisis which hit the nation also had an effect on the resources of Osun State, adding that this was what made it difficult for the governor to continue to pay the workers regularly.
He said: “Since the governor’s assumed office for the second term, some unscrupulous persons have been criticising him wrongfully and we have to enlighten the public who may not be aware of what he has done that demands praise.
“We should let him continue in office so that at the end of his second term, Osun State will record more successes than what was recorded in his first term.
“Look at the previous administrations in the state, I believe Nigerians know that this administration has performed more than his predecessors. He has uplifted the face of the city, Osogbo which is the capital.”
He lauded workers and labour leaders in the state for their patience and endurance but pleaded with all categories of workers to resume work to move the state forward.
Speaking on some of the achievements of the governor, Oba Olanipekun said the road network in the state and especially in Osogbo, the state capital, was good while standard schools were built to replace the dilapidated ones.
According to him, the free meal for pupils in public schools in the state was laudable, as it has shore up the enrollment in public schools throughout the state.
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