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Osun APC candidate silent on Adeleke’s win, decries attacks on supporters

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bola Oyebamiji, the APC candidate in Osun State's governorship election, has not congratulated the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election.
  • Instead of congratulating Adeleke, Oyebamiji issued a statement appreciating his supporters and urging security agencies to address alleged attacks on APC members.
  • Oyebamiji stated that the party is reviewing the election outcome and commended his supporters for their steadfastness, while also calling for calm and peace.

Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Osun State governorship election, has remained silent on Governor Ademola Adeleke's congratulatory call following his re-election. Despite appeals from prominent political figures and groups, including President Bola Tinubu and the Nigeria Governors' Forum, Oyebamiji has not acknowledged Adeleke's victory.

Your unwavering support for my candidacy and your belief in the prosperity agenda we presented to the people of Osun are experiences I will forever cherish.

— Bola OyebamijiAppreciating his supporters after the governorship election.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Oyebamiji focused on thanking his party loyalists and supporters for their dedication throughout the election. He also raised concerns about alleged attacks on APC members and supporters, calling for intervention from security agencies. "Your unwavering support for my candidacy and your belief in the prosperity agenda we presented to the people of Osun are experiences I will forever cherish," Oyebamiji stated.

While acknowledging that the outcome was not what his party had hoped for, Oyebamiji expressed respect for the electoral umpire's decision and support for the party's ongoing review of the results. He appreciated the voters who trusted his vision and the volunteers and party members who energized the campaign. "I would have helped Tinubu win Osun – Wike," read one of the related news headlines.

As events unfold, I urge all of you to remain calm and peaceful as you go about your daily activities in the post-election period.

— Bola OyebamijiAddressing his supporters in the post-election period.

Oyebamiji urged his supporters to remain calm and peaceful post-election, emphasizing that the causes championed by him are still active. He pledged to continue working for Osun's development and encouraged continued support for the APC. However, he also alerted the state government and security agents to a "growing trend of hostility and violence against our members and supporters."

At the same time, I wish to alert the state government and security agents to the growing trend of hostility and violence against our members and supporters.

— Bola OyebamijiRaising concerns about post-election violence against APC members.
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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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