OSUN: After election victory, Gov Adeleke speaks to opposition parties
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has appealed for peace and unity in the state after his re-election victory in the elections held on Saturday. The returning governor in his victory remarks, also extended an olive branch to his opponents, following weeks of pre-election violence and political tension. Adeleke was declared winner of the poll […] The post OSUN: After election victory, Gov…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called for peace and unity following his re-election victory in the state's recent elections. The incumbent won 19 out of 30 local government areas, while his opponent, Bola Oyebamiji, secured 11. Aceleke's opponent had received 444,815 votes, while Adeleke received 511,067 votes, as certified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The returning officer, Professor Joshua Ogunwole, confirmed Adeleke's victory on Sunday, following his re-election win on Saturday. In his victory speech, Adeleke appealed to all parties to embrace unity and avoid post-election violence. He also urged community leaders and traditional institutions to promote peace and heal wounds from weeks of pre-election tensions.
The governor pledged to continue his five-point agenda for development and governance improvement during his second term.
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