Adeleke further noted that he had delivered projects and programmes across various sectors despite his love of dancing.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has responded to critics slamming his frequent dancing at events and on social media, insisting his love of dancing does not in any way hinder his performance as governor.
He defended his passion for dancing recently in a post shared on his official social media page while responding to criticism over the habit.
Earlier, his Edo State counterpart, Governor Monday Okpebholo, launched a blistering attack on him, mocking his penchant for dancing and accusing him of neglecting governance.
While campaigning for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji (Ambo), in a viral video, the Edo governor repeatedly derided Adeleke over his public dancing, arguing that it had become a distraction from the business of governance.
He said, “Before somebody signs paper, he will dance. Are you not tired? For four years, this man has been dancing. Before he takes breakfast, before he drinks tea, he will dance.”
The remarks, after making the rounds online, elicited mixed reactions, as those who supported Okpebholo’s view further lampooned the Osun governor for what they tagged a “lack of seriousness.”
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Reacting to the criticisms, Adeleke said dancing was part of his family’s way of life, insisting that it does not affect his duties as governor.
“I dance because in my family, we are jolly good fellows,” he responded.
He noted there was “a time for everything”, including dancing and work, stressing that his dancing does not prevent him from carrying out his responsibilities.
“As I am dancing, I am working. There is a time for everything; there is a time to dance and there is a time to work,” he stated.
Adeleke further dismissed the suggestion that his dancing affects his performance as governor, saying he had delivered projects and programmes across various sectors.
“Dancing does not stop me from working. I have delivered across all sectors,” he said.
