Sen. Ademola Adeleke on Sunday dedicated his victory at the
just-concluded Osun State governorship election to his late brother, Sen.
Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke.
Adeleke, who said he accepted his election as Osun State
governor, also dedicated the victory to every indigene of the state, all his
supporters and friends.
In his acceptance speech in Ede, Adeleke said he was
overwhelmed by the love and support of the electorate.
He vowed his total commitment to the best interest of the
people and the state, saying that: “I give praise and adoration to the
Almighty.
“I praise the courage and determination of the good people
of Osun state. I commend men and women of goodwill, the young and the old.
“I’m overwhelmed by your love and support.
“Our state has turned a new page. We have launched a
landmark path for the progress and prosperity of our people.
“It’s, therefore, with a strong faith in God and trust in
our people that I accept my election as the Governor of Osun state.
“I pledge my total commitment to the best interest of the
state and the people.
“I dedicate this victory to my late brother, His Excellency,
Sen. Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, and every indigene of Osun State, and to all my
supporters and friends.”
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on
Sunday declared Adeleke as the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in
Osun.
Announcing the results, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, the
INEC Returning Officer, said Adeleke scored 403,371 votes to beat his closet
rival, Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled
375,027 votes.
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