Presidential candidates of the the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, have congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as governor of Osun State.
The opposition leaders conveyed their congratulatory messages in separate posts on X on Sunday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner of the August 15 governorship election.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, described the outcome as a victory for democracy and commended the people of Osun for defending their mandate.
“Osun: When the People Stand, Democracy Wins,” Obi wrote.
He said Adeleke earned a renewed mandate through his “commitment to the people, compassion for their needs, and the strength of his work and achievements in office.”
“The lesson from Osun is clear: democracy is strongest when citizens are alert, conscious of their civic responsibility, and determined to ensure that their votes count,” Obi added.
He urged Nigerians to remain actively engaged in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections, while calling on political actors to prioritise the interests of citizens and embrace peace, unity and the rule of law.
Atiku, who is also a presidential candidate of the ADC, congratulated Adeleke, saying his victory reflected the choice of Osun voters at the ballot box.
“I congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke, @AAdeleke_01, on his re-election as Governor of Osun State.
“His victory demonstrates the choice of the people of Osun as expressed at the ballot box. I commend the people for their passion and peaceful participation. I wish Governor Adeleke continued success as he continues to serve them,” Atiku wrote.
INEC declared Adeleke, who contested the election on the platform of the Accord Party, the winner after he polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who secured 444,815 votes.
Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 Local Government Areas, while Oyebamiji secured victory in 11.
The result secures Adeleke another four-year term after he was first elected governor of Osun State in 2022 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
