Ahead of Senator Ademola Adeleke’s inauguration as the Governor of Osun State on Sunday, the indigenes of Ede, Adeleke’s home town, are already in a joyous mood.
News Agency of Nigeria reported on Friday that all hotels and suites in the town had been fully booked, while most houses wore new looks as many residents gathered in groups to discuss the upcoming event.
Across-section of Ede indigenes, including artisans, market leaders, commercial transporters, told NAN that they already paid for the fabric they would wear for the event.
A native of Ede and member of commercial motorcycle operators, Mr Tafa Adekilekun, said he and other members of his association paid N3,000 each for the purchase of the fabric for the inauguration. He said his group bought a cow and other food stuffs to celebrate after the inauguration.
“The governor-elect is our son in Ede and the choice of the people. We see the inauguration as ours and we are set to celebrate,” he said.
Another resident and member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Akintunde Ajayi, said party members at the ward levels ad bought different attires for the inauguration.
