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Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has criticised Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke's choice to attend artist Davido's wedding in Lagos, expressing concerns over neglect of official obligations.
Governor Adeleke attended the opulent wedding on Tuesday alongside other dignitaries such as former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel.
In an Instagram video message, Uche Maduagwu questioned Governor Adeleke's prioritizing of a wedding over his duties as Osun State's Chief Executive Officer, especially on a workday.
Uche Maduagwu underlined that such behaviors set a bad example for others and diminish the seriousness with which public offices should be regarded.
He said: “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?”
