Tinubu Calls Adeleke, Tasks Him on Unity as INEC Declares Governor Reelected
*President says poll outcome reflects people’s will, assurance democracy thriving under APC *Urges him to unite his people for growth, stability, socio-economic progress *Lauds INEC, security agencies for conducting a
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced that President Bola Tinubu personally congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election to a second four-year term. Tinubu expressed his joy in ensuring democracy flourishes under the APC administration, as Adeleke's victory served as a testament to the people's will. In his congratulatory call, Tinubu urged Adeleke to unite his constituents and work towards growth, stability, and socio-economic progress for the state.
Adeleke, in response, called for peace and unity among Osun's people to heal the wounds caused by the intense pre-election period. The governor promised to widen the net of good governance and correct any unintended errors during his second term. He also appealed for forgiveness and communal love to be restored among the state's residents after weeks of violent clashes.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner of the Osun State Governorship election, with 511,067 votes compared to Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji's 444,815 votes. The declaration came after the collation of votes from all 30 local government areas in the state. Adeleke secured victory in 19 out of the 30 local governments, while Oyebamiji emerged triumphant in 11.
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