{
  "id": 1255955,
  "title": "Osun Decides: Bashir Ahmad reacts to Gov Adeleke’s victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/osun-decides-bashir-ahmad-reacts-to-gov-adelekes-victory",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T10:41:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-decides-bashir-ahmad-reacts-to-gov-adelekes-victory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has expressed his thoughts on the recent Osun State gubernatorial election after the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a post on his verified X account, Ahmad stated that democracy is fundamentally about respecting the will and choice of the electorate.\n\nAccording to reports, Ahmad has had a history of disagreements with Davido, the governor's nephew, in the realm of Afrobeats music before the election. Ahmad had mocked Davido, suggesting that he should ask United States President Donald Trump for military support to aid his uncle in winning the election. However, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner of the election on Sunday morning, following his defeat of his opponents, including the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).\n\nDespite their differing political affiliations, Ahmad expressed respect for the mandate freely given to Adeleke by the people of Osun State. He congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory, reiterating that democracy is fundamentally about respecting the will and choice of the electorate.",
  "summary": "Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has reacted to the victory of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the just concluded governorship election in the state. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Ahmad said democracy is fundamentally about respecting the will and choice of the electorate. DAILY POST reports that Ahmad has been […] Osun Decides: Bashir Ahmad reacts to Gov Adeleke’s…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Adeleke: Tinubu has congratulated me, but I’m yet to receive Oyebamiji’s call",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/adeleke-tinubu-has-congratulated-me-but-im-yet-to-receive-oyebamijis",
        "published": "2026-08-16T09:08:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "#OsunDecides2026: Tinubu congratulated Adeleke before INEC declared Osun result — Campaign spokesperson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/osundecides2026-tinubu-congratulated-adeleke-before-inec-declared",
        "published": "2026-08-16T09:48:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BusinessDay Nigeria",
        "title": "Analysis: How Adeleke expanded his winning margin in Osun 2026 governorship election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/analysis-how-adeleke-expanded-his-winning-margin-in-osun-2026",
        "published": "2026-08-16T10:02:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}