Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, the former Nigerian President, on Sunday urged Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to continue his dancing spirit.
Though he advised the governor to equally prioritize the delivery of crucial infrastructure projects in the state.
Obasanjo spoke at the inauguration of a VIP lodge, an edifice located within the premises of Osun State Government House in Osogbo.
He recalled a private conversation he had with Gov. Adeleke when he admonished him not to stop dancing but to work very hard to improve the lives of the residents of the state.
The former president, who declared himself Adeleke’s dancing partner, also challenged the governor to unite the Peoples Democratic Party in the state.
“You should implement good initiatives that would affect people positively and ensure proper documentation of all your achievements as governor.” He added.
“Some people once despise you, calling you a mere dancer. In reply, I told them that it is only happy people that used to dance. From now on, you are my dancing partner.
“What I have heard and seen since the three days that I have been here If anyone is doubting you, bring the person to your state to see for himself or herself. If you remember, at one time, I called you on the phone and said, Don’t stop dancing, but I added that, as you are dancing, ensure you are working.
“If I tell you that I don’t know what happened before you get to the government, I will be telling a lie. But you did something last Sunday that I appreciated.
“You called the leaders of your party together. I am happy that you called them and brought them together. Senator Olu Alabi is here; ex-governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola is here; and Fatai Akinbade is too.
“You should bring everyone on board. That is the best thing to do. I have talked to two out of three of them. It is a good move, which is not only good for your party but also for the state and the country.
“You said government is a continuum. You also said that you are working on all abandoned projects; may God bless your efforts.
“You have to be a man of character,” Obasanjo said.
Speaking earlier, Governor Adeleke said his administration has completed some major capital projects, while work is also progressing on many others captured under his infrastructure plan.
According to him, the VIP Lodge would enable his administration to minimize the cost of hosting important personalities visiting the state.
He added that with the completion of the project, a major milestone in cost efficiency has been achieved.