Yesterday, Adeleke expressed his disapproval of democratic losses in certain regions of Africa and emphasized the importance of reinforcing democratic corrective measures rather than resorting to coup d'état. This occurred during the Chief of Army, General Taoheed Lagbaja's visit to his residence.
According to a statement made by Olawale Rasheed, the spokeswoman for the governor, Adeleke expressed his view on the Nigerian military as a highly skilled professional institution that adheres to the principles of the constitution. He emphasized its role in safeguarding the democratic process and maintaining national stability.
The governor, who additionally authorized the establishment of the civil-military school in Alusekere, Ede, expressed that the military, particularly the Nigerian army, holds significant importance in our nation's societal framework. The military deserves recognition and praise for their efforts in safeguarding and defending the nation.
In his response, the Chief of Army Staff expressed that he was present in the state as part of his ongoing nationwide tour of army formations inside the country. He acknowledged that his visit to the governor's mansion was intended as a gesture of respect and tribute.
The individual provided the governor with a strong commitment to democracy and effective governance, emphasizing that the engineering construction division of the army is fully prepared to execute projects from any states that express interest.