Osun election: Tinubu congratulates Adeleke after victory
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated him following his victory in the August 15, 2026, governorship election in the state. Adeleke disclosed this in an interview with newsmen shortly after he was declared the winner. He described the gesture as an indication of support for the democratic […] Osun election: Tinubu…
Following his triumph in the Osun State governorship election on August 15, 2026, Senator Ademola Adeleke received a congratulatory call from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Adeleke shared this news with reporters following the announcement of his victory. He expressed gratitude to the President for this gesture, emphasizing its significance for the democratic process.
"I want to seize the opportunity to thank Mr President. Mr President has called me and he has congratulated me, and I thank you for making sure democracy lives on because we fought for it," Adeleke stated. The governor also conveyed his confidence in the election outcome, attributing it to his unwavering faith. "I have a God who never fails.
I have a God who never fails. I have a God who never fails. He will never fail. And Jesus never fails," he reiterated. Adeleke further anticipated that his APC counterpart, Oyebamiji, would extend a congratulatory call, viewing it as a display of political decorum. "I’m expecting Oyebamiji, even as a civilised person, to call and congratulate me," Adeleke remarked.
The President's call for unity and democracy came after Adeleke was officially declared the winner, urging political stakeholders to respect the democratic process.
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