Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State was a guest of President Muhammadu Buhari in his office at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, on Friday.
Governor Adeleke, a member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), praised President Buhari for signing the Electoral Act and further entrenching democracy in the country after the meeting.
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Governor Adeleke, who described himself as a ‘beneficiary’ of the President’s action, added that Buhari’s action has earned Nigeria more respect from the international community, with the country now regarded as being ready for true democracy.
When asked why he went to the Villa, Adeleke said he wanted to thank the President.
According to him, “I am happy to tell you that I just saw our President, looking so well, looking so good and I’m happy about that.
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“Since my election, I feel like I should come and say hello to Mr. President and thank him for signing that Electoral Act because I benefited from it. That paved way for free and fair elections and the international community is applauding Nigeria, that Nigeria is set for democracy.
“So, that is why I’m here today; to see him, thank him and wish him well in his remaining time in office.”
When asked if other issues were discussed, the Governor said “nothing, that’s the main reason. We just greeted and some of the other things, I already submitted and I will see the Chief of Staff for us to discuss on the way forward for the Federal Government to assist Osun State”.
