Adeleke expresses gratitude after Osun governorship victory
Ademola Adeleke has expressed appreciation to Bola Tinubu for his support in the recent Osun State governorship election. After being declared the winner, Adeleke called for unity and said he expects a congratulatory call from his main opponent, Bola Oyebamiji. He emphasized that there are no winners or losers, inviting his co-contestants to join him. Adeleke also credited his faith for his confidence throughout the election process.
Key takeaways
- Ademola Adeleke thanked President Bola Tinubu for congratulating him and supporting the democratic process.
- Adeleke was declared the winner by Prof. Joshua Ogunwole after securing 511,067 votes, defeating Bola Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes.
- Adeleke won 19 out of 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won 11.
- The victory marks Adeleke's second term, having previously been elected governor in 2022 before switching to the Accord Party for this election.
- Adeleke attributed his confidence to his faith, stating, "I have a God who never fails."
