OSHOGBO, Nigeria – Adewale Egbedun, the representative for the Odo-Otin State Constituency, has been elected as the new Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly.
At 38, Egbedun’s appointment came after a nomination by Ibrahim Abiola from the Irewole/Isokan constituency and was seconded by another member, Areoye Samuel.
Shortly after his election on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, as the Speaker of the 8th Assembly, Egbedun pledged that the Assembly would strive for the betterment of good governance in the state.
He reassured the residents of Osun State that the House would faithfully represent them, saying, “We will not waiver nor slack in the protection of citizens’ rights, advancement of good governance, and the diligent execution of oversight functions on executive ministries, agencies, and departments.”
In addition, he promised Governor Ademola Adeleke of the lawmakers’ unwavering loyalty and support in his endeavor to deliver good governance.
He encouraged the governor to present his innovative executive bills to the House on several public interest issues, such as the domestication of Nigeria’s StartUp Act.
Egbedun disclosed that the Assembly would also review all bills passed and approved by the outgoing administration, saying, “The Governor will find in us a legislature that is transparent, honest, and supportive in the discharge of our legislative mandate.”
He went on to commend the leadership of the Osun State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP,, saying, “We laud the mediatory and integrative role of the party as the leadership has proven that the party is wise and dynamic enough to manage victory and deliver good governance.”
