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#OsunDecides2026: PDP Congratulates Adeleke, Urges Focus on Peace and Development

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Peoples Democratic Party congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in Osun State.
  • The party acknowledged Adeleke's victory despite him running on the Accord Party platform.
  • PDP urged a focus on governance and the welfare of Osun State's people.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as governor of Osun State. The party described his victory in Saturday's governorship election as a clear reflection of the confidence the people of the state have in his leadership.

The Peoples Democratic Party warmly congratulates the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his well-deserved victory.

โ€” Mohammed JungudoPDP National Publicity Secretary, in a statement congratulating Governor Adeleke.

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mohammed Jungudo, the PDP acknowledged the significance of Adeleke's second term. The party noted the unique political circumstances, as Adeleke contested and won on the platform of the Accord Party, while the PDP expressed pride in its contributions to Osun State's democratic development.

Adeleke secured his re-election by defeating the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. The final results from the Independent National Electoral Commission showed Adeleke winning with 511,067 votes against Oyebamiji's 444,815, a margin of 66,252 votes. Adeleke carried 19 of the state's 30 local government areas.

While Governor Adeleke has chosen to pursue his political journey on the platform of the Accord Party, the PDP remains proud of its contributions to the democratic development of Osun State.

โ€” Mohammed JungudoPDP National Publicity Secretary, commenting on Adeleke's party affiliation.

This victory marks a significant increase in Adeleke's electoral margin compared to the 2022 election. The PDP urged Adeleke to use this mandate to focus on governance and the welfare of the people, emphasizing the need for political actors to prioritize the interests of Osun State and Nigeria above partisan considerations.

May this victory mark the beginning of an even greater chapter of progress, unity and prosperity for the people of Osun State.

โ€” Peoples Democratic PartyThe party's concluding remarks in its statement.
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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.