Osun election shows people's power, says Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, hailing the victory as a triumph of democracy and the people's will. In a statement, she commended President Bola Tinubu for allowing the people of Osun State to freely choose their governor, despite significant political interests.

The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Adeleke, the Accord Party candidate, the winner of the closely contested election, defeating the All Progressives Congress candidate and 13 others. Akpoti-Uduaghan observed that the result proved political power ultimately rests with the electorate and cannot be permanently secured through influence or intimidation.

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The people of Osun State have spoken loudly and unmistakably. They stood firm, defended their votes and demonstrated that democracy belongs to the people. No amount of political machinery, intimidation or pressure can permanently silence the voice of the electorate.

"The people of Osun State have spoken loudly and unmistakably. They stood firm, defended their votes and demonstrated that democracy belongs to the people," Akpoti-Uduaghan stated. She emphasized that no amount of political machinery or pressure can silence the voters' voice. The senator urged that Adeleke's victory be viewed beyond partisan politics, seeing it as another important test of Nigeria's democratic resilience.

She noted that voters protected their mandate despite a tense political atmosphere, reinforcing that the ballot remains the citizen's strongest weapon in a democracy. Akpoti-Uduaghan also praised Osun voters for resisting pressures and commended Tinubu for not interfering with their choice, recalling his assurance that voters could cast their ballots without fear.

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What we witnessed in Osun is a powerful reminder that the ballot remains the strongest weapon of the ordinary citizen in a democracy. When the people are determined to protect their mandate, political calculations and structures cannot substitute for genuine popular support.