Tinubu congratulates Adeleke, describes victory as people’s will

President Bola Tinubu calls the re-election of Ademola Adeleke as the governor of Osun State “a fitting assurance” that the democracy will be thriving in his presidency.

Adeleke, who was supported by Accord Party, emerged winner of the election on Sunday after results were compiled through an all-night process in Osogbo, the state capital.

In a statement released by the INEC Returning Officer for the state, Joshua Ogunwole, Ademola Adeleke won the governorship election by polling 511,067 votes against his rival.

Tinubu congratulates the governor as per the statement released by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.

“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,” the statement quoted Tinubu as saying.

“I wish him great success as he prepares to lead the state for the next four years. 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.

“I salute the courage and discipline displayed by other contestants in the election. Their participation deepened and enriched our country’s democratic culture. The outcome of the election reflects the will of the people and is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our land.”

Tinubu commended INEC and the security agencies for conducting a “peaceful and transparent election that produced a clear winner”.