OSUN POLL: PDP’s Adeleke Win Is What Democracy Is All About – Buhari Hails

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the victory of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke in the Osun guber election is a true definition of democracy.

The president in his congratulatory message after Adeleke was declared winner, reiterated his commitment towards ensuring a credible, free and fair election in the country.

Buhari’s message read;

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.

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 who polled 403,371 votes (17 LGAs) won against the incumbent governor of the state and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Adegboyega Oyetola who polled 375,027 (13LGAs).