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Adeleke's re-election was certain due to prayer, says elder brother
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Adeleke's re-election was certain due to prayer, says elder brother

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Governor Ademola Adeleke has been declared the winner of the Osun gubernatorial election.
  • His elder brother, Deji Adeleke, expressed unwavering confidence in his victory, attributing it to daily prayer and divine power.
  • Deji Adeleke dismissed the opposition's challenges, stating that divine power surpasses any earthly connection or resources.

Governor Ademola Adeleke secured re-election in the Osun gubernatorial race, a victory his elder brother, Deji Adeleke, anticipated with absolute certainty. Speaking at a victory celebration, Deji Adeleke shared his conviction, stating he was "not worried" and had "no doubt" his younger sibling would prevail against formidable challengers.

I don’t discuss with anybody. I do it in the corner of my room. I do this every day. So, I was not worried. I had no doubt in my mind that Ademola will win. Ademola will overcome.

— Deji AdelekeExplaining his confidence in his brother's electoral victory.

Deji Adeleke attributed his confidence to a personal, daily spiritual practice. "I don’t discuss with anybody. I do it in the corner of my room. I do this every day," he explained, detailing how he fortifies himself through prayer and fasting. This private devotion, he asserted, guaranteed his brother's triumph.

Let them come with all the battalions, withdraw the Army, bring all the money from the Central Bank. Nobody is above God Almighty.

— Deji AdelekeAddressing the opposition's challenges to Governor Adeleke's re-election.

Addressing the opposition, Deji Adeleke conveyed a defiant stance, dismissing their efforts regardless of their resources or political connections. "Let them come with all the battalions, withdraw the Army, bring all the money from the Central Bank," he declared. He contrasted the opposition's perceived "wickedness" and presidential ties with his brother's reliance on "the power of the Almighty God."

He comes with his wickedness. He comes with the power that he thinks he has because he’s connected to the Presidency. But Ademola comes against them in the power of the Almighty God.

— Deji AdelekeContrasting the opposition's perceived strengths with his brother's spiritual reliance.

He further elaborated on his prayers for Governor Adeleke's protection and success, highlighting the governor's own devotion. "He dances and praises your name. So, Lord Almighty, God, the owner of the universe, show up for him," Deji Adeleke prayed, underscoring a belief in divine intervention supporting his brother's leadership.

He dances and praises your name. So, Lord Almighty, God, the owner of the universe, show up for him.

— Deji AdelekePraying for divine intervention and support for Governor Adeleke.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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