Wike reveals why he asked Adeleke to thank Tinubu after Osun election victory
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he personally advised Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to publicly thank President Bola Tinubu after emerging victorious in the August 15 governorship election. Wike made the disclosure during a media parley aired on Channels Television on Wednesday, where he explained the role he […] The post Wike reveals why he…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, disclosed to a media roundtable on Wednesday that he personally instructed Osun State Governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke, to thank President Bola Tinubu following the governor's electoral victory on August 15. Wike revealed that his primary concern before the election was Adeleke's commitment to supporting President Tinubu if he won.
After Adeleke's win, Wike contacted him, ensuring Adeleke would publicly reaffirm his support for the President and express gratitude for a free and fair electoral process. Wike also advised Adeleke to personally hand over his Certificate of Return to President Tinubu. Adeleke, representing the Accord Party, defeated the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, with 511,067 votes compared to Oyebamiji's 444,815 votes. Adeleke's win saw him secure 19 out of Osun State's 30 local government areas.
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