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Adeleke Calls for Healing and Unity After Re-election as Osun Governor

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been re-elected, calling for unity and healing among residents after his victory.
  • Adeleke expressed gratitude for the renewed mandate, emphasizing it as a collective achievement and a sign of the people's desire to continue his administration's work.
  • He also extended condolences to the families of victims of electoral violence and urged citizens to move past election divisions to focus on building a greater Osun State together.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured re-election, urging residents to embrace healing and unity as they work together to build a more prosperous state. Adeleke, who shared his message on X following his victory in Saturday's governorship election, expressed deep gratitude for the confidence placed in him by the people of Osun State.

My dear people of Osun State, I am deeply humbled and grateful for the confidence you have reposed in me by re-electing me as your Governor.

— Ademola AdelekeExpressing gratitude after winning the governorship election.

"My dear people of Osun State, I am deeply humbled and grateful for the confidence you have reposed in me by re-electing me as your Governor," Adeleke stated. He described the victory as a collective achievement and thanked traditional rulers, religious and community leaders, civil servants, pensioners, youths, women, artisans, traders, farmers, and all residents who supported his administration and participated in the election. He affirmed that the outcome clearly reflects the people's decision to continue with his administration's agenda.

This victory belongs to all of us, and I accept this renewed mandate with humility and a deep sense of responsibility.

— Ademola AdelekeAcknowledging the collective nature of his electoral success.

"This victory belongs to all of us, and I accept this renewed mandate with humility and a deep sense of responsibility," Adeleke added. Amidst the celebration, he also took a moment to remember those who lost their lives due to electoral violence that preceded the election. "As we celebrate, we also remember the victims of electoral violence before the election. My heartfelt condolences go to their families and loved ones. May Almighty God grant the departed eternal rest and comfort those they left behind," he said.

As we celebrate, we also remember the victims of electoral violence before the election. My heartfelt condolences go to their families and loved ones.

— Ademola AdelekeOffering condolences to families affected by election-related violence.

Governor Adeleke implored the residents to set aside the divisions that arose during the election campaign and to collectively focus on the future development of Osun State. "Together, let us heal, unite and continue building a greater Osun," he urged, signaling a commitment to inclusive governance and forward-looking policies.

Together, let us heal, unite and continue building a greater Osun.

— Ademola AdelekeCalling for reconciliation and collective effort for the state's future.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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