Osun Election: Dickson Hails Adeleke, Calls for Unity
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the state governorship election. Adeleke, who contested under the Accord Party, secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes. The result gave Adeleke a winning margin of 66,252 votes. He won in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured victory in 11. In a statement issued on Sunday, Dickson described Adeleke’s victory as significant not only for the governor and the people of Osun State but also for Nigeria’s democratic development. He said the outcome demonstrated that voters could still exercise their democratic power through the ballot despite the challenges confronting the country’s political environment. Dickson also commended the people of Osun for standing by their choice at the polls, describing the election result as an expression of their democratic will. While congratulating Adeleke, the former Bayelsa State governor urged all candidates who contested the election but did not win to accept the outcome in the spirit of sportsmanship. He called on Adeleke’s opponents to put the election behind them and work with the governor towards promoting peace, development and stability across Osun State. Dickson said the focus should now shift from political competition to the collective interests of the people, urging all stakeholders to support efforts that would benefit the state. He said, “I warmly congratulate the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the Osun State Governorship Election.” According to him, the result serves as a reminder that citizens can still assert their democratic choices through elections. He further urged those who contested and lost to join hands with Adeleke and contribute to the peace and development of Osun State. The call comes as attention shifts to governance following the conclusion of the keenly contested election, with stakeholders expected to focus on maintaining peace and ensuring that the interests of Osun residents remain at the centre of political activities.
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