Osun Decides 2026: Adeleke Thanks Tinubu, Expects Congratulatory Call from Oyebamiji

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has extended his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu following his re-election victory in the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke, who secured a second term in office, stated that he anticipates a congratulatory call from his main opponent, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress.

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Yes. This is no victor, no vanquished. I want them to come over. I am expecting Oyebamiji to even, as a civilised person, to call me and congratulate me.

Adeleke, declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission, secured 511,067 votes against Oyebamiji's 444,815. The incumbent governor won in 19 out of the state's 30 local government areas. Speaking after the announcement, Adeleke conveyed a message of reconciliation, stating, "Yes. This is no victor, no vanquished. I want them to come over. I am expecting Oyebamiji to even, as a civilised person, to call me and congratulate me."

The governor also specifically thanked President Tinubu, who he said had already called to congratulate him. "And of course, I want to seize this opportunity to thank Mr. President. Mr. President has called me and he has congratulated me. And I thank you, Mr. President, for making sure democracy lives on, because you fought for it, Mr. President," Adeleke said.

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And of course, I want to seize this opportunity to thank Mr. President. Mr. President has called me and he has congratulated me. And I thank you, Mr. President, for making sure democracy lives on, because you fought for it, Mr. President.

When asked about any fears regarding the election outcome, Adeleke attributed his confidence to his faith, repeatedly stating, "I have a God who never fails."

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No, no, no. You know, I have an answer to that. I have a God who never fails. I have a God who never fails. I have a God who never fails. He never fails. Jesus never fails forevermore.