Tinubu Calls Adeleke After Re-Election Victory, Urges Him to Unite Osun
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has personally called Governor Ademola Adeleke to congratulate him on his victory in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, marking one of the first high-profile reactions to the outcome of the poll.
Adeleke, who secured a second term after defeating APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji and ADC candidate Najeem Salaam, disclosed that the President reached out to him shortly after the election results were announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Speaking after the declaration of results, Adeleke expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for the call and for allowing the democratic process to run its course.
According to the governor, Tinubu congratulated him on his victory and acknowledged the confidence reposed in him by the people of Osun State.
Adeleke, in response, thanked the President for ensuring that democracy prevailed during the election.
In a statement released by the Presidency, Tinubu said Adeleke’s victory reflected the will of the people and the trust Osun voters have in his leadership.
What the President reportedly told the governor:
“I called Governor Ademola Adeleke earlier today to congratulate him on his election victory in Osun State. His victory once again confirmed the confidence the people of Osun State have in him.”
Tinubu further advised Adeleke to use his second term to unite all sections of the state and work towards growth, stability, and economic development irrespective of political affiliations.
The President also commended other contestants for their participation, describing the election outcome as evidence that democracy continues to thrive in Nigeria.
He praised INEC and security agencies for conducting what he described as a peaceful and transparent electoral process.
Adeleke won the election with 511,067 votes, defeating APC’s Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes, while ADC candidate Najeem Salaam came a distant third with 17,180 votes.
The victory secures another four-year term for the governor.
Why Tinubu’s Call Matters
The President’s swift congratulatory call is being interpreted by political observers as a significant gesture of statesmanship, especially given that Adeleke defeated the candidate of the ruling APC in the state.
The move may also help ease post-election tensions and reinforce confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process.
This report is based on statements attributed to Governor Ademola Adeleke and official comments from the Presidency as reported by multiple reputable Nigerian media organizations.
Election figures and quotes should be read in the context of official INEC declarations and subsequent government statements.
