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NDC Hails Adeleke, Rejects Gov’s Endorsement of Tinubu

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  • The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) praised Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election in Osun State as a victory for democracy.
  • However, the NDC criticized Adeleke's reported pledge to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
  • The NDC argued that Adeleke's commitment was premature and self-serving, potentially disregarding the sacrifices of his supporters.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has lauded the re-election of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, characterizing it as a significant triumph for democracy and the people's will. The party, however, expressed strong disapproval of Governor Adeleke's reported commitment to support President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 presidential election.

The victory of the Accord Party in the Osun State governorship election is a victory for democracy. It is a triumph of the people’s will over any authoritarian leadership.

— Osa DirectorThe NDC National Publicity Secretary commented on the significance of Governor Adeleke's re-election.

According to Osa Director, the NDC's National Publicity Secretary, the election outcome demonstrated voters' ability to resist "tyranny" and "civilian dictatorship." He commended the people of Osun State for their determination to ensure their votes counted, highlighting that federal power could not dictate election results when voters were resolute in exercising their franchise. Director emphasized that Adeleke's victory was a testament to the people's power over authoritarian leadership.

Director also commended Governor Adeleke for asserting his right to seek re-election and allowing the electorate to decide his fate. He praised the governor for standing firm and enabling the people to make their choice at the polls.

I am surprised that Adeleke is promising to deliver Osun to President Bola Tinubu come 2027 presidential election. I think that is too hasty of him to say.

— Osa DirectorThe NDC National Publicity Secretary expressed surprise and criticism regarding Governor Adeleke's pledge of support for President Tinubu in 2027.

Despite these commendations, the NDC spokesman strongly criticized Adeleke's pledge to deliver Osun State to Tinubu in 2027. Director described the declaration as hasty and indicative of the "self-interest of the political elite." He questioned whether such a commitment considered the sacrifices made by Adeleke's supporters, including those who allegedly lost their lives during the election struggles. The NDC urged Adeleke to celebrate his victory and allow the people of Osun to independently choose their preferred candidate in the next presidential election, noting that the Osun result itself proved the limits of political control.

If you think of those who died in the process to ensure that he gets the victory he desired, is he saying that they should die in vain?

— Osa DirectorThe NDC National Publicity Secretary questioned the governor's pledge by invoking the sacrifices of supporters.
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