President Muhammmadu Buhari says the outcome of the Osun
governorship election shows respect for the will of the electorate.
Buhari said this on Sunday in a congratulatory message to
Ademola Adeleke, the governor-elect, via his Twitter handle.
He said the success of the election was an exhibition of
stakeholders’ commitment towards reinforcing the country’s democratic
processes.
I congratulate Senator Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on his victory in the Osun gubernatorial election. The people of Osun have expressed their will through the ballot.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) July 17, 2022
“I congratulate senator Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the
People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on his victory in the Osun gubernatorial
election. The people of Osun have expressed their will through the ballot,”
Buhari said.
“This is what
democracy is all about: respect for the will of the people.
“The successful conduct of #OsunDecides2022 is a
demonstration of the maturity and the commitment of all stakeholders, towards
strengthening the integrity of the electoral process in Nigeria.
“I remain fully committed to leaving behind a legacy of
credible elections in Nigeria.”
Adeleke, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),
was declared winner of the Osun governorship election on Sunday.
The PDP candidate won 17 LGAs while the incumbent governor
secured victory in 13 LGAs.
Adeleke secured 403,371 votes to defeat Gboyega Oyetola of
the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 375,027 votes.
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