“l Am As Fit As Fiddle” – Gov. Adeleke

By Adesina Soyooye 

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he is as fit as a fiddle. 

The Governor spoke in response to worries expressed by some people over his use of a walking stick, always. Some have attributed that to perhaps a kind of ill-health for which he needs a walking stick for support.

But the Governor whose hobby is dancing says perish the thought. He said when it comes to his health, he is as clean as a whistle.

He explained that the walking stick he uses is for his traditional status in the society; that  is a status symbol; that he is a multiple Chief; that more important, he is the Asiwaju of Ede. The walking stick goes with the office; a paraphernalia so to say.

Adeleke to Reporters: “I am hale and hearty. I am not sick in any way. Walking stick is common practice in many regions of Nigeria, especially in the South-south and South-east;  signifying dignity and respect, particularly, among high ranking individuals.”

Said one of his Aides: “If anybody needed any pointer to Governor Adeleke’s good health status, the way he dances, vigorously, swirling round, seals it. They need to see him exercising.”

Adeleke explained that the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, gave him his first walking stick. He also said he got another one in Asaba at a recent PDP Governor’s Forum where each Governor was given a beautiful and shiny walking stick.