Dancing doesn’t define me – Governor Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has clapped back at critics who often ridicule his love for dancing, insisting that his joyful lifestyle should not be mistaken for incompetence.

Speaking at a recent public event, the governor popularly known as the “Dancing Governor” defended his frequent dance moves that often go viral on social media, saying they are simply an expression of happiness and personal freedom.

“Stop judging me just because I choose to express myself through dancing. It is my joy, my freedom, and an essential part of who I am. If it brings me happiness and harms no one, then there is no reason it should be condemned,” Adeleke said.

Addressing claims that his public dancing undermines his role as a serious political leader, Adeleke stressed that his passion for dance has never interfered with his duties as governor. He also pointed out that he is not the only political figure in Nigeria who enjoys dancing.

“Sanwo-Olu is dancing. Everybody is dancing. Even Baba [President Tinubu] is dancing. So, there is no law that says just because you are a governor, you can’t dance,” he added.

The governor called on citizens and political commentators to shift their focus to his governance, achievements, and policies rather than his personal lifestyle.

“Judge me by my governance, not my hobbies,” he concluded.