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Adeleke's victory reflects Osun people's choice, Atiku

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Atiku Abubakar congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Osun State Governor, stating the victory reflects the people's choice.
  • Adeleke of the Accord Party won with 511,067 votes, defeating his closest rival.
  • Abubakar commended the state's residents for their peaceful conduct and wished the governor a successful second term.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as governor of Osun State, asserting that the victory clearly reflects the will of the state's residents as expressed at the ballot box.

Abubakar, presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress, shared his congratulations on his X handle on Sunday. He stated, "His victory demonstrates the choice of the people of Osun as expressed at the ballot box." Adeleke, representing the Accord Party, was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission after securing 511,067 votes. He defeated Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, who garnered 444,815 votes.

I congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke 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.

— Atiku AbubakarAtiku Abubakar's statement on his X handle congratulating Governor Adeleke.

The former vice president also commended the people of Osun State for their "passion and peaceful participation" during the election. He extended his wishes for a successful second term to Governor Adeleke, adding, "I wish Governor Adeleke continued success as he continues to serve them."

I commend the people for their passion and peaceful participation. I wish Governor Adeleke continued success as he continues to serve them.

— Atiku AbubakarAtiku Abubakar's remarks on the Osun election and the governor's second term.
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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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