Program Analyst
February 6, 2025
Traditional Religion: Governor Adeleke Reiterates Commitment to Fairness and Equity Among All Religions
NEWS RELEASE
OSOGBO – 06/02/2025 – osunstate.gov.ng
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has restated his commitment to pursuing initiatives that will promote cultural heritage and development in Osun State.
The Governor stated this while hosting leadership of Traditional Religious Worshipers Association (TWARSO) during a courtesy visit they paid on the Governor in his office.
Senator Adeleke who described the visit as “a remarkable milestone in the efforts to foster greater understanding, respect and collaboration between the state government and traditional institutions”.
The Governor explained that the visit will serve as a reminder of the rich social cultural heritage and contributions of traditional worshipers in shaping the Yoruba identity and societal values.
“It is my utmost pleasure to restate that I will continually uphold fairness and equity among all religious groups in the state to promote peaceful coexistence, tranquility and harmony” the Governor promised.
While highlighting the declaration of holiday to mark the annual Isese Day and mandatory inclusion of traditional worshipers in opening and closing prayers at all state functions as a way of giving equal rights and privileges to all religions, Governor Adeleke called on the traditional worshipers to continue to promote values of tolerance, respect and peaceful coexistence.
“Let us work together to build a brighter future for our children and generation to come”.
Earlier in his address, the president of the Association, Dr. Oluseyi Atanda commended Governor Adeleke for the unity and development that the state is witnessing under his administration.
Dr. Atanda noted that the traditional religious worshipers who are widely rooted in every local government in the state exemplified the uniqueness of Osun Indigenes saying they are true sons and daughters of Oduduwa with Ile Ifè that is globally accepted as source of Yoruba civilisation located in the state.
He appreciated Olodumare and the gods for supporting Senator Adeleke saying that Ifa oracle had told them that a leader that is generally underrated will spring surprises during their divinations as far back as 2018.
“In our annual divination of Ifa oracle in January 2018, Ifa Olokun told us that a man that is generally underrated will spring surprises in the state and bring positive development that is beyond everybody’s expectation but we thank Ifa for not shaming us because when one sees the way at which you have developed Osun State in barely 2 years, the gods will be praised for giving you the enablement to deliver good governance to the admiration of your political opponent”. TWARSO President stated.
Dr. Atanda also commended Governor Adeleke for appointing traditional religious worshipers as Commissioner and Special Adviser in his cabinet saying the Governor has demonstrated his unbiased commitment to religious fairness. He used the occasion to highlight some of the achievements of the Adeleke administration that members of his association have also being benefiting from to include the newly implemented ₦75,500 minimum wage for all workers in Osun State.
The highlight of the visit was the special prayer for the Governor, members of his cabinet, Osun State Government and the state at large.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed
Spokesperson to Osun State Governor
