When I Was Senator, They Called Me Dancing Senator, That All I Would Be Doing Is Dancing – Adeleke

By Daily Sports Nigeria on February 6, 2025

In a revealing interview on Channels TV from 1:50, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke addressed the public perception of his leadership style, demonstrating how he has transformed from the 

“Dancing Senator” to a hands-on governor focused on developmental projects.

Recalling the skepticism he faced, the governor shared, “When I was a senator, they called me Dancing Senator, that I would just go into the Government House, and all I’ll be doing is dancing every day, having parties and everything.” He continued, recounting public predictions: “Before you know it, the time will go.”

However, Adeleke revealed his strategic approach to governance that was already in place: “Well, I didn’t listen to them because I knew what I was going to do. I already had my blueprint, silently.” Emphasizing his ability to combine his natural personality with serious governance, he noted, “While I was dancing, I was working.”

The governor particularly emphasized his hands-on approach to project supervision: “I’m not the governor that sits around the office in the AC. I put on my sneakers, my cap, and go around and inspect projects so that these people will know that the contractors mean business.”

This candid interview reveals a different side of Governor Adeleke, challenging the common misconception that his energetic personality would detract from his governance capabilities. His transition from the “Dancing Senator” to an active, project-focused governor demonstrates the possibility of combining personal authenticity with effective leadership.

The governor’s revelation about his hands-on approach to project monitoring represents a departure from traditional governmental leadership styles in Nigeria . By personally inspecting projects and maintaining direct oversight, Adeleke appears to be establishing a new paradigm for executive governance at the state level.

His approach suggests that effective leadership can come in different styles, challenging the conventional notion of how a governor should behave or work. The interview highlights how initial public skepticism about his leadership capabilities has been confronted with evidence of actual governance and development initiatives.

 

Source Daily Sports Nigeria

Posted February 6, 2025


 

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