Adeleke Assures Osun Residents of Good Governance, Says “I’ll not Disappoint You”

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has assured residents that he will not disappoint them following his re-election for a second term, promising to consolidate his achievements and correct his mistakes.
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Adeleke made the promise on Sunday during a press conference after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared him the winner of the August 15 governorship election.

He said the election followed months of intense pressure on the people of the state, adding that his victory was a result of their support.

“In the last few months, Osun people have been under very intense pressure. Today, the issues are settled by the grace of God and people.

“I, therefore, dedicate this victory to the good people of Osun State. I deeply appreciate your resilience, your strong will, and your unwavering commitment to democracy,” he said.

Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Accord Party, said he would build on his strengths and address his shortcomings during his second term.

“As you have trusted me again for the second term in office, I will not disappoint you. To serve you better, I will reinforce my strong points and correct my errors under my renewed five-point agenda,” he said.

The governor also thanked supporters of democracy and the media for their support during the election.

“To all lovers of democracy, I thank you for supporting our struggle from home and abroad. The support is overwhelming. My faith in democracy is deepened.

Adeleke said his administration would continue to pursue development and good governance, while extending an olive branch to his opponents.

“Osun State is on the march again. We shall expand development and widen the net of good governance. In this race, there is no victor, no vanquished. I extend my olive branch to my co-contestants. I am the governor of all Osun State people.

“My vision: taking Osun from a civil service state to an industrial state and an investment destination,” he said.

Adeleke was declared the winner at about 7:24am on Sunday by the State Returning Officer, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.

The Accord candidate polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, who scored 444,815 votes.

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Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won 11. The African Democratic Congress candidate, Najeem Salam, came third with 17,180 votes.

The victory secured Adeleke a second term after he was elected governor in 2022 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party before moving to the Accord Party for the 2026 election.
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Kwankwaso: My Alliance with Peter Obi Can Defeat Any Party in 2027

Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the Peter Obi/Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket is unbeatable in terms of credibility and capacity.
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Mr Kwankwaso made the assertion on Sunday in Abuja.

According to him, the combination of Mr Obi and himself is capable of defeating any other contender in the 2027 presidential election.

The former governor said the decision for both of them to come together was to produce a balanced ticket that would unite Nigerians across regional and religious divides.

He said the ticket combined Mr Obi’s strong support in the South and his political influence in the North to create a broad national political platform.

“Nobody, no ticket, can beat our own in terms of credibility, capacity and of course, love for the country.

“Even in terms of empathy for the poor who are suffering across the country today, no other contender can match us,” he said.

Mr Kwankwaso said his experience from the 2023 election had also helped him to understand the former Anambra governor better and convinced him that both of them could work together.

He said the country needed a change because of worsening insecurity, poverty, deteriorating infrastructure and challenges confronting farmers.

He added that the removal of the fuel subsidy had not translated into improved living conditions for Nigerians, while farmers were also struggling because of cheap imported food.

The former Kano State governor said the alliance among the Kwankwasiyya Movement, NDC and Mr Obi’s supporters was aimed at bringing about a democratic change similar to the change witnessed in 2015.

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He said the partnership was also built on the principles of fairness, justice and equity, stressing that both leaders were committed to improving the lives of Nigerians.

Mr Kwankwaso said he accepted the vice-presidential position in the interest of national service, which should not be viewed solely from the perspective of occupying the number two position.
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President Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke, Says “I Wish Him Great Success”

President Bola Tinubu has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in the Osun State governorship election as an assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in Nigeria.
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Tinubu stated this in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 election.

The President said he had called Adeleke to congratulate him on his victory.

He added that the result reflected the confidence the people of Osun had in the governor.

“I called Governor Ademola Adeleke earlier today to congratulate him on his election victory in Osun State. His victory once again confirmed the confidence the people of Osun State have in him.

“I wish him great success as he prepares to lead the state for the next four years. Now that he has won, Governor Adeleke must unite the people of Osun State and rally them for growth, stability, and social and economic progress, regardless of the political choices they made at the election.

“I salute the courage and discipline displayed by other contestants in the election. Their participation deepened and enriched our country’s democratic culture. The outcome of the election reflects the will of the people and is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our land,” Tinubu said.

Adeleke, the Accord Party candidate, was declared the winner of the election at about 7:24am on Sunday by the State Returning Officer, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.

He polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, who scored 444,815 votes.

Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won 11. The African Democratic Congress candidate, Najeem Salaam, came third with 17,180 votes.

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The victory secured Adeleke a second term after he was elected governor in 2022 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party before moving to the Accord Party for the 2026 election.

Earlier on Sunday, Adeleke thanked Tinubu for calling to congratulate him on his victory and reaffirmed his endorsement of the President for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, describing him as a son of Osun State.
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