Students hail Adeleke’s election win as sign of youth influence
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone D, has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun governorship election. The group described the win as a “resounding vote of confidence” and highlighted the growing political power of students and young people in the state. NANS urged Adeleke to prioritize student welfare and strengthen educational institutions during his second term. They also commended stakeholders involved in the election and called for a more student-focused agenda moving forward.
What we know
- Ademola Adeleke was declared winner of the Osun governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, polling 511,067 votes.
- His closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, scored 444,815 votes.
- NANS stated that students from major tertiary institutions in Osun participated in the election and played a significant role.
- The association urged Adeleke to invest in infrastructure, healthcare, security, and opportunities for students.
- NANS also praised Bola Tinubu, INEC, security agencies, and other stakeholders for their roles in the election.
