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Adeleke seeks unity in Osun, Kwankwaso explains 2027 alliance

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for peace and unity following his re-election, extending an olive branch to opponents while the APC considers challenging the results.
  • Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso explained his alliance with Peter Obi for the 2027 election, citing national interest and regional balance.
  • A woman was found dead with a severed hand in an Osogbo church, and President Bola Tinubu insists the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries will soon operate.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has extended an olive branch to his political rivals following his re-election victory. He urged for peace and unity within the state, declaring, โ€œIn this race, there is no victor, no vanquished. I am the Governor of all Osun people.โ€ The All Progressives Congress (APC) is reportedly considering a legal challenge to the election outcome, stating they are reviewing the results with their lawyers.

In this race, there is no victor, no vanquished. I extend an olive branch to my co-contestants. I am the Governor of all Osun people.

โ€” Ademola AdelekeOsun State Governor Ademola Adeleke called for peace and unity after his re-election.

Meanwhile, Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and vice-presidential candidate in the last election, has detailed his strategic alliance with Peter Obi for the upcoming 2027 elections. Kwankwaso cited national interest, equity, and the need for political change as driving factors for the partnership. He believes his experience since 2023 has deepened his understanding of Obi, describing their potential ticket as one built on regional balance, competence, and credibility, emphasizing public service over personal ambition.

Politics is not a do-or-die affair. The people have spoken; democracy has prevailed.

โ€” Najeem SalaamADC candidate Najeem Salaam congratulated Adeleke.

In other news, authorities are investigating the death of an unidentified woman discovered inside a church in Osogbo, Osun State. Reports indicate her left wrist was severed and removed from the scene. Separately, President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration's commitment to ensuring the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries become operational soon.

Over these last four years, I was able to learn a lot and realised that Peter is somebody that I could work together with.

โ€” Rabiu KwankwasoFormer Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso explained his alliance with Peter Obi.
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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.