Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has expressed disapproval of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s decision to attend singer Davido’s wedding in Lagos, citing concerns about neglect of official duties.
Governor Adeleke joined other dignitaries, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Akwa Ibom State governor Udom Emmanuel, at the lavish wedding on Tuesday.
In a video message shared on Instagram, Uche Maduagwu questioned Governor Adeleke’s prioritization of a wedding over his responsibilities as the Chief Executive Officer of Osun State, particularly on a workday.
Uche Maduagwu emphasized that such actions set a poor example for others and undermine the seriousness with which public offices should be treated.
Maduagwu drew comparisons to the private sector, asking whether the Managing Director of a bank would leave their office on a Tuesday morning to attend a wedding.
He also highlighted the difference between Governor Adeleke’s actions and those leaders in other countries, such as the Governors of New York or Texas, who would not be seen attending a wedding on a workday.
In his words:
“On a Tuesday morning, Osun State Governor is leaving his State to attend a wedding [in Lagos]. We are not ready in this country. Honestly, we are not serious in this country.
“Can you see the MD of Access Bank or Zenith Bank leave their office on a Tuesday morning to attend a wedding? I’ve never done this in my life. On a Tuesday morning, the Chief Executive Officer of Osun, which is one of the poorest states in the South West, is leaving his office to attend a wedding. We are not ready in this country.
“This is a disgrace. A disrespect to the people of Osun State. If any permanent secretary in your state leaves his office to attend a wedding on a workday, would you be happy? And as a leader, you cannot even lead by example. You are attending a wedding in Lagos on a Tuesday afternoon. Will you ever see the Governor of New York or the Governor of Texas on a Tuesday morning going to attend a wedding?”
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