Osun@35: Adeleke reaches out to Akande, Oyinlola, Aregbesola for peace
Governor Ademola Adeleke uses Osun’s 35th anniversary to initiate post-election peace talks with ex-governors Akande, Oyinlola, and Aregbesola, urging unit Read More: https://punchng.com/osun35-adeleke-reaches-out-to-akande-oyinlola-aregbesola-for-peace/
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has marked the state's 35th anniversary by initiating post-election peace talks with former governors Bamidele Akande, Gbenga Oyinlola, and Rauf Aregbesola. According to Punch Nigeria, Adeleke reached out to them to promote unity.
In a statewide broadcast, Adeleke described the recent governorship election as the toughest test of the state's identity since its creation. He praised residents for their conduct during the election, saying they demonstrated commitment to democracy. The governor noted that despite a "reign of terror", voters rejected violence and chose to exercise their voting rights.
Adeleke acknowledged the losses and injuries recorded during the election period, expressing sympathy to affected families. He pledged to heal divisions in the state and pursue an inclusive administration, upholding equity and fairness. Daily Post Nigeria and Punch reported similar comments from Adeleke, who described Osun residents as people of valour and integrity and a "shining light for democratic practice".
Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, Daily Post Nigeria, Punch — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
