Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu following his re-election in the August 15 governorship election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner on Sunday after he defeated his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking to journalists after his victory was announced, Adeleke confirmed that President Tinubu had called to congratulate him.
The governor described his re-election as a victory for democracy and the people of Osun State, while thanking the President for what he described as his role in ensuring democracy continues to thrive.
“I want to seize this opportunity to thank Mr President. Mr President has called me and he has congratulated me, thank you Mr President for making sure democracy lives on because you fought for it,” Adeleke said.
Earlier, Accord Party chieftain Pelumi Olajengbesi also disclosed that Tinubu had contacted Adeleke before the final result was announced.
Olajengbesi said the President called Adeleke on Saturday night to congratulate him on the outcome of the election.
“Even before the result was declared yesterday night, Mr. President called Mr. Governor and congratulated him, and that is good leadership,” he said.
Adeleke defeated Oyebamiji by more than 60,000 votes to secure another term as governor of Osun State.
Source: Statements by Ademola Adeleke and Pelumi Olajengbesi.
