Isaac Samuel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, saying the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election reflects the will of the people.
Tinubu described Adeleke’s victory as a fitting assurance that democracy would continue to flourish in Nigeria.
The President, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said he had earlier called Adeleke to congratulate him on his electoral victory.
“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,” Tinubu said.
He wished Adeleke success as he prepares to lead the state for another four years, urging him to unite the people of Osun irrespective of their political choices during 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 said.
Tinubu commended the other contestants for what he described as the courage and discipline they displayed during the election.
He said their participation had contributed to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic culture.
“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,” the President said.
Tinubu commended the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies for conducting what he described as a peaceful and transparent election that produced a clear winner.
Adeleke was declared winner of the Osun governorship election after defeating the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Oyebamiji, and securing another term in office.
