Adewale Egbedun, 38-year-old lawmaker, emerges speaker of Osun House Assembly

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

Adewale Egbedun, the honourable member representing Odo Otin state constituency in Osun State House of Assembly, has emerged the speaker of the 8th state assembly.

Egbedun, 38, a first time lawmaker, was elected after he was nominated by Ibrahim Abiola, member representing Irewole/Isokan Constituency and seconded by Areoye Ebenezer from Atakumosa East/West state constituency.

Also, Akinyode Oyewusi, lawmaker representing Ife North Constituency, was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the House.

The inaugural sitting of the 8th Assembly was presided over by the Clerk of the House, Simeon Amusan.

The inaugural plenary which was attended by Governor Ademola Adeleke, also have his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi and top government functionaries in attendance.

In his address, Adeleke assured that he would spare no effort at ensuring cordial relationships among all arms of government.

His words: “I seek the support of this new Assembly for the continuation of our good governance revolution. As critical stakeholders, you are coming in at a time your backup is most required. We hope to fast track the realisation of our five point agenda. That goal is only achievable with a supportive Assembly. The exercise of your power for the people and public good my solicitation.

“This 8th Assembly has a golden opportunity to be a strong partner with us in the task of building a new Osun state. We share common views and visions on how to make Osun great. We are mostly products of the same movement. Our movement is focussed on defeating poverty, expanding development, building prosperity and growing the Osun economy.”

In his speech, the new speaker, assured of a House leadership that is consultative, responsive and transparent in the conduct of legislative business.

While speaking on the legislative agenda agenda under his leadership, he sought for the collaboration of his colleagues.

Egbedun said, “I thank you my colleagues for this recognition of my person as capable enough to lead the 8th Assembly.

“In the same breath, I call on fellow contestants to join hands with me in leading a truly new age House. I am elated to affirm that no one is defeated and neither is anyone victorious. We are all winners and that reality will reflect in a new era of engagement with all, irrespective of affiliations.

“To the lone opposition member of this House, be assured that you are not alone. Under our leadership, you will enjoy all due privileges as I am of the strong view that this House is for all persuasions without discrimination of whatever sorts.

“I assure His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Osun State, of our unalloyed loyalty and support in our common quest to deliver on good governance in Osun State. The Governor will find in us a legislature that is transparent, honest and supportive in the discharge of our legislative mandate.”