Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the 2026 governorship election.
Obi also praised the people of Osun State for what he described as a courageous effort to protect their votes and defend their democratic mandate.
In a message following the announcement of the election results, Obi acknowledged the participation of voters in the poll and commended them for standing firmly by their choice.
According to Obi, the outcome of the election reflects the importance of allowing citizens to freely express their political preferences through the ballot box.
He urged political leaders and stakeholders to respect the will of the people, stressing that democracy can only thrive when citizens are confident that their votes will count.
Adeleke, who contested under the Accord Party, was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) after securing 511,067 votes, defeating his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes.The result has continued to attract reactions from political figures and stakeholders, with Obi’s message adding to the growing list of congratulatory messages to the re-elected governor.
The former Anambra State governor also used the opportunity to commend Osun voters for participating in the democratic process, describing the defence of their votes as an important contribution to Nigeria’s democracy.
He called on elected leaders to see electoral victories as a responsibility to serve the people and deliver good governance, rather than simply as political triumphs.
For the people of Osun, the election now moves the state into another phase, with attention expected to shift from the campaign and voting process to governance and the fulfilment of promises made to voters.
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