Secondus congratulates Adeleke, says Osun victory reflects people’s trust
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- Former PDP National Chairman Uche Secondus congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in Osun State, calling it a testament to the people's trust.
- Secondus stated that Adeleke's victory reflected the electorate's faith in his leadership, highlighting his resilience and connection with the populace.
- He urged Adeleke to focus on sustainable development, human capital growth, and economic revival during his second term, ensuring benefits reach all residents.
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has extended congratulations to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Secondus described the victory as a clear demonstration of the confidence and trust the people of Osun State place in Adeleke's leadership.
In a statement released Sunday, Secondus asserted that Adeleke's win transcended party lines, underscoring the electorate's faith in the governor and his administration. This sentiment follows the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) declaration of Adeleke as the winner of the August 15 Osun governorship election.
This triumph is not merely a victory for your party, but a resounding testament to the unyielding faith, love, and trust the good people of Osun State place in your leadership.
"This triumph is not merely a victory for your party, but a resounding testament to the unyielding faith, love, and trust the good people of Osun State place in your leadership," Secondus stated. He emphasized that Adeleke's resilience, unwavering dedication, and deep connection with the populace have proven that the voice of the electorate will ultimately prevail.
Your resilience, unwavering dedication, and deep bond with the populace have shown that the voice of the people will always prevail.
Secondus encouraged Governor Adeleke to leverage his second term to pursue sustainable development, invest in human capital, and drive economic revival across the state. He expressed confidence that Adeleke's "trademark vibrancy and commitment to grassroots development" would usher in a new era of prosperity for Osun State.
Adeleke, who ran on the Accord Party platform, secured 511,067 votes, defeating his closest rival, the All Progressives Congress candidate Bola Oyebamiji, who garnered 444,815 votes. Adeleke won in 19 of the state's 30 local government areas. The election and Adeleke's subsequent victory have drawn widespread reactions, with many leaders and stakeholders commending the electorate and urging the governor to prioritize development with his renewed mandate.
As you step into this monumental second term, I am confident that your vision for sustainable growth, human capacity development, and economic revival will usher in a bright new era for Osun State.
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