Some people want me dead – Former president cries out
Story by Victor Itodo ABUH
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has dismissed rumours of his death, stating that he is “hale and hearty” despite claims circulating on social media.
Speaking during the inauguration of the reconstructed Old Garage/Oke-Fia Road in Osogbo, Obasanjo clarified that those spreading such rumours are wishing him dead.
“I heard the rumour that I was dead. I saw it on social media. I quickly told my children and my relations that it was not true and that I was alive. Those that want me dead, that is their wish but God still keeps me alive,” he said.
Obasanjo also commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for his achievements in Osun State and encouraged him to continue the good work.
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In response, Governor Adeleke assured the people of Osun that his administration would complete all ongoing projects.
“My dear people of Osun State, our administration has constructed over 120 kilometres of roads across the state. Two major flyovers are also progressing to completion at Osogbo while works are progressing at the Ile Ife Flyover and Ilesa dualisation.
“I have redirected our efforts and plan after Iwo-Osogbo road. We have added the dualisation of Odoori – Adeeke Road inside Iwo to be executed in two phases. The first phase will reach Post-Office and Oluwo Palace while the second phase will take off from Post Office to Adeeke Junction.
“I want our people to note for the record that for all our projects and programmes, we did not obtain any loan. We only blocked leakages in the state finance and employed local content to moderate project costs and enforce high standards.
“For the second half of our government, I reassure all sons and daughters of Osun State that the government under my leadership will complete all ongoing projects. We will continue to address the infrastructural and social needs of our people. We will strike a balance between hard and soft infrastructure.”
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