Adeleke Calls For Dialogue With Osun CSOs And Students Amid Hunger Protests

Adeleke Calls For Dialogue With Osun CSOs And Students Amid Hunger Protests

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for a dialogue with representatives from civil society groups and student bodies. The session, set for Monday, aims to address concerns related to the state of the economy and upcoming national protests……. CONTINUE READING

In a statement released on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the meeting was described as a “comprehensive dialogue” involving organizers of the planned protests, as well as security and civil society stakeholders.

Rasheed detailed that Adeleke has directed his team to reach out to various civil society and student group representatives for this discussion. The governor has also invited key police commanders and other security officials to attend, ensuring that stakeholders have the opportunity to voice their grievances and expectations from all levels of government.

Adeleke emphasized the importance of dialogue in governance, stating, “I have instructed my team to organize a dialogue session on Monday where stakeholders can discuss issues as part of a peaceful approach to exercising constitutional rights. This session will allow participants to present their concerns and outline what they expect from the government.”

He assured that the outcomes of the dialogue would be communicated to government leaders, including the President, and that it would also serve to update stakeholders on the government’s efforts to address the current economic difficulties.

Reaffirming his commitment to constitutional rights and peaceful discourse, Adeleke noted, “Osun remains a peaceful state, and we are actively working on food security, economic revival, and good governance. It is crucial that we maintain peace while expressing our concerns and that any peaceful processions are not disrupted by criminal elements.”

The governor highlighted that the dialogue aims to foster constructive engagement and achieve meaningful progress in addressing economic and social issues facing the state.