Osun decides: ‘Victory for democracy’ – Adeleke reacts as INEC declares him winner
Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says his victory in the just-concluded governorship election in the state is a victory for democracy and the people of the state. DAILY POST reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Adeleke winner of the keenly contested election. Speaking shortly after the declaration, Adeleke expressed […] Osun…
Osun State's Governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke, hailed his recent gubernatorial election win as a triumph for democracy and the people of Osun. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner of the closely-fought election on Sunday. Expressing his gratitude, Adeleke thanked God and the residents of Osun for their unwavering support.
"It's a victory for democracy in Nigeria," he stated. "This is for Osun people that stood by me." Adeleke secured victory in 19 out of the 30 local government areas, earning 511,067 votes compared to his runner-up, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 444,815 votes.
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