Tinubu hosts Adeleke, urges magnanimity after Osun victory

President Bola Tinubu has called on the newly re-elected governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, to embrace magnanimity and foster unity following his victory. Adeleke visited Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to express gratitude for the president's role in ensuring a free and fair election in the state.

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Anybody, any democrat, anybody in the political environment who cannot celebrate the joy of a free and fair election does not deserve the laughter and the happiness of democracy.

Tinubu emphasized that celebrating a free and fair election is essential for democracy. He advised Adeleke against making any individual a victim of his campaign, stressing the importance of unity for current and future generations. "It's more important for you to build a network of unity, unified tools and everything," Tinubu told the governor.

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It’s more important for you to build a network of unity, unified tools and everything.

The president urged Adeleke to translate his electoral mandate into effective governance rather than triumphalism. He highlighted that Adeleke's win was a result of divine will and the people's support, not just political maneuvering. "Use me as an example; I got here. God put me here. Where you are today, God put you there," Tinubu stated.

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You are in a very, very unique position to make history, promote unity, peace and stability.

Tinubu also took the opportunity to criticize a proposal by African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to reinstate fuel subsidies if elected in 2027. The president described this pledge as a sign of "serious ignorance on governance and the economy."

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I saw one of my opponents now say he will go back to subsidy. I read it. That is a demonstration of serious ignorance on governance and the economy.