Politics
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, congratulate Adeleke on re-election
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun State governorship election.
They all commended the people of Osun state, especially the electorate, for participating in the process and exercising their rights.
Tinubu stated in his congratulatory message on X that he phoned Adeleke following the outcome of the poll.
“I called Governor Ademola Adeleke earlier today to congratulate him on his election victory in Osun State. His victory once again confirmed the confidence the people of Osun State have in him,” he said.
The president urged the governor to unify the state for social and economic progress. He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies for managing the election.
“Now that he has won, Governor Adeleke must unite the people of Osun State and rally them for growth, stability, and social and economic progress, regardless of the political choices they made at the election,” he added.
Similarly, in a statement on X, Obi congratulated Adeleke and the electorate in Osun, highlighting the role of voters and young people during the exercise.
“I warmly congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election and the good people of Osun State on this important democratic victory. They – Osun people – have spoken with courage and clarity, reaffirming that the power to choose their leaders belongs to the people,” Obi stated.
He also called on political actors to prioritise the interests of citizens and respect the democratic process as 2027 elections approach.
“This is also a clarion call as we approach 2027. Nigerians must remain informed, participate actively, vote, and protect their votes,” he noted.
In his remarks, the former vice president commended Adeleke and the people of Osun State for their conduct during the exercise.
“His victory demonstrates the choice of the people of Osun as expressed at the ballot box. I commend the people for their passion and peaceful participation. I wish Governor Adeleke continued success as he continues to serve them,” Abubakar said.
The ICIR reported that Adeleke won the Osun governorship election, according to the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The governor recorded some of his biggest victories in his strongholds, including Ede North, where he polled 35,427 votes against the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Oyebamiji’s 10,283, and Ede South, where he secured 26,188 votes against the APC candidate’s 6,219.
He also won Osogbo with 36,480 votes, compared with Oyebamiji’s 30,474, while in Ife East, Adeleke secured 27,201 votes against 18,600 for the APC.
Oyebamiji, however, won several LGAs, including Irewole, where he scored 29,972 votes against Adeleke’s 10,934, as well as Boripe, Ilesha East, Obokun, Atakunmosa West, Atakunmosa East, Iwo, Aiyedire, Olaoluwa, Ife South and Olorunda.
Other contenders in the poll, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), failed to garner significant votes in the election.
Zainab Abdulrasaq ia a reporter and a fact-checker with The ICIR. She believes that accountable citizenship starts with an accountable government, which is why she highlights injustice and everyday struggles through her reporting, one story at a time. She adores reading and can be reached via zabdulrasaq@icirnigeria.org and @blackbookishgirl on Instagram/Medium
