Osun poll result won’t hurt Tinubu’s re-election bid – Kalu

Senator Orji Kalu, former Abia State Governor, has asserted that Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election in the Osun State governorship poll does not pose a threat to President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election aspirations. Kalu congratulated Adeleke on his victory, framing the election outcome as a demonstration of democracy and an opportunity for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to refine its strategies and reconnect with the electorate.

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I join President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as the Governor of Osun State. I also sympathise with the APC leadership, our party’s governorship candidate and all our supporters over the outcome of the election.

In a statement released on Sunday, Kalu conveyed his congratulations to Adeleke and sympathy to the APC leadership, the party's candidate, and supporters over the election result. He emphasized that Tinubu's political standing in Osun remains strong, urging APC leaders and members not to be discouraged but to leverage the election as a learning experience to bolster grassroots structures and deepen engagement with voters.

"What happened in Osun is democracy in play. Elections are about the choice of the people, and as a party, we should be able to come back stronger," Kalu stated. He also commended former Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola for his contributions to the state's development and encouraged APC members to maintain unity and focus. Kalu maintained that the APC's loss in Osun does not signify a rejection of President Tinubu, suggesting that support for the president could extend beyond APC members to other political stakeholders.

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What happened in Osun is democracy in play. Elections are about the choice of the people, and as a party, we should be able to come back stronger.

Kalu concluded by stating that the APC should view the election as a chance to rebuild its grassroots foundation and enhance public engagement before the 2027 polls. He urged political stakeholders to accept the election outcome and concentrate on strengthening Nigeria's democracy.

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The future of President Bola Tinubu in Osun State is very bright. The outcome of this election is not a setback for Mr. President. Rather, it gives us another opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the people and work together for the success of Nigeria.