VIDEO: Prayers, not money won us Osun poll, says Dr Deji Adeleke

Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, elder brother of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, asserted that fervent prayers, rather than superior financial resources, were the decisive factor in their victory over former governor Gboyega Oyetola in the state's governorship election. He shared this perspective in a video celebrating his brother's win.

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The only reason why we defeated Oyetola is not because we are bigger, or we spend more money than him

Adeleke addressed claims that the opposition spent as much as N60 billion during the election, with reports indicating vote-buying reached as high as N50,000 in some areas. He contrasted this alleged spending with his own approach on election day. "On the day of the election, when I heard the kind of money they were spending, I went back to my little corner in my room and I knelt down and I prayed to God," he stated.

He elaborated on his prayer, asking for divine intervention: "God Almighty, please let people collect their money, but let them still vote for Ademola Adeleke." Adeleke also revealed a consistent prayer routine prior to the election, which included reading specific Bible passages, particularly from the Book of Isaiah, chapter 41, as part of his daily spiritual practice.

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On election, they did not spend any money. They spent 60 billion as we heard. Some places they bought votes for as high as 50,000 Naira for one single vote.

His narrative emphasizes a belief in divine intervention over financial influence in political outcomes. The governor's victory, according to this account, was ultimately determined by spiritual forces rather than monetary expenditure by either side.

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On the day of the election, when I heard the kind of money they were spending, I went back to my little corner in my room and I knelt down and I prayed to God. I said, God Almighty, please let people collect their money, but let them still vote for Ademola Adeleke.