VIDEO: Adeleke forgives opponent, vows Osun won’t return to darkness

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared a spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation following his re-election, urging former opponents to join his administration in moving the state forward. The governor made these remarks after receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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All the people that offended me, I forgive them. You know, what else do I want? The good Lord has fought my battle, and we have overcome.

"All the people that offended me, I forgive them," Adeleke stated, emphasizing his belief that divine intervention had secured his victory. He framed his re-election as a triumph that has brought 'light' to Osun State, vowing that 'darkness' would never return. "Osun State will never see darkness again," he declared, assuring residents that the state would continue on its progressive path without reversal.

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Osun State has overcome. I brought the light to Osun State. And I drove darkness out of Osun State. Osun State will never see darkness again.

Adeleke extended an appeal to his fellow gubernatorial contestants, inviting them to collaborate for the state's benefit. He stressed that Osun State is larger than any individual ambition. The governor also paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the election period, offering prayers for their souls and making a significant pledge.

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I’m seizing the opportunity that all my other contestants, they should please come over, let’s join hands together, and let’s move Osun State forward.

In a gesture of solidarity, Adeleke announced that his family, not government funds, would provide financial assistance to the families of those who died in election-related violence. "The Adeleke family is promising to take them, not government money now," he said, highlighting a commitment to support grieving families directly.

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And I’m telling you, and of course I’m telling you that all those who have lost their lives, I’m promising, the Adeleke family is promising to take them, not government money now.