{
  "id": 1248916,
  "title": "Osun election: People’s will must prevail when citizens remain committed — Kwankwaso",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/osun-election-peoples-will-must-prevail-when-citizens-remain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T10:24:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-peoples-will-must-prevail-when-citizens-remain-committed-kwankwaso/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Kano State Governor and NDC vice-presidential candidate for 2027, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has hailed the recent Osun State governorship election victory as a testament to the strength of citizens' dedication to democratic principles. Kwankwaso expressed his congratulations to Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Accord Party candidate, on his triumph in the election held on August 15, 2026.\n\nKwankwaso emphasized that the people's will must be upheld when citizens remain committed to their civic duties and ensure their voices are heard. He stressed that citizens' voices can only be heard when they actively participate in elections by exercising their democratic rights. The former governor further urged all stakeholders to maintain the integrity of elections by ensuring they are credible, peaceful, and transparent.\n\nKwankwaso commended the people of Osun State for their commitment to democracy by casting their votes and reaffirming the power of the people's mandate. He also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful and orderly conduct of the electoral process.",
  "summary": "Former Kano State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has described the recent electoral victory in Osun State as a reflection of the power of citizens’ commitment to democracy. Kwankwaso stated this on his official Facebook page while reacting to Senator Ademola Adeleke’s victory in Saturday’s governorship […]…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}