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VIDEO: Obasanjo pays surprise congratulatory visit to Adeleke after Osun poll victory

From The Punch · () English

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  • Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to congratulate him on his election victory.
  • Adeleke secured a second term, winning 19 out of 30 local government areas.
  • The governor's victory was officially declared the day after the election.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo made a surprise visit to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to offer congratulations following Adeleke's victory in the recent governorship election. The governor secured a fresh mandate for another four years in office.

Adeleke was declared the winner of the closely contested poll on Sunday, having garnered 511,067 votes across the state. He defeated his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, who received 444,815 votes. Adeleke's win was solidified by victories in 19 of the state's 30 local government areas.

Obasanjo's visit occurred just hours after Adeleke's re-election was officially confirmed. The governor's success in the election was attributed to his performance during his first term, with the National Governors' Forum also congratulating him on his strides.

The article also notes Adeleke's previous legal actions, mentioning his withdrawal of a suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an intervention by President Tinubu, which reportedly settled the matter.

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