After Senator Ademola Adeleke was announced yesterday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the winner of Osun state gubernatorial elections, felicitations have poured in from various political dignitaries, celebrities and individuals.
President Muhammadu Buhari took to his twitter account to congratulate the senator.
He Wrote: “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 for the people”.
Former vice President of Nigeria and the presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar also relayed his congratulations to the senator.
He wrote: “Light has come to Osun”
“Congratulations, senator Adeleke Ademola on a well fought victory. Also, hearty congratulations to the PDP family and all stakeholders who came together to make this possible”
“Most importantly, congratulations to the great people of Osun State for proving that power indeed belongs to the people”.
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) also congratulated the incoming senator saying:
“I extend my warmest personal congratulations to Sen. Ademola Adeleke on winning the Osun State Gubernatorial elections”.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state wrote:
“On behalf of the government and good people of Oyo State, I congratulate the governor elect, Senator Adeleke Ademola and the people of Osun State on this victory.”
“it’s great to have a second PDP flag flying in the Southwest. Truly, power resides with the people”
Dr Ifeanyi Okowa the governor of Delta state and running mate to Atiku for the 2023 presidential race shared a picture of him and Senator Ademola Adeleke and wrote:
“I congratulate the people of Osun State and my brother, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the PDP candidate for a decisive victory at yesterday’s polls.”
He continued saying “Senator Adeleke’s victory has shown the entire country that the PDP is ready, willing and able to rescue Nigeria in 2023.”
Governor Udom Emmanuel congratulated the in-coming governor saying: “I congratulate my brother, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Osun state governor elect on this well-deserved victory. This electoral victory is indeed a triumph of the will of the people of Osun State and reward for hard-work and persistency.
Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state also congratulated senator Ademola stating: “on behalf of the good people and government of Taraba State, I wish to congratulate my friend and brother, Senator Ademola Adeleke, having been declared Governor-elect of Osun.”
“It was a victory well deserved. Congratulations to our great party, the PDP, all stakeholders and the people of Osun. Power has indeed returned to the Osun People.
Congratulatory messages were not exclusive to politicians. Many celebrities also took to their social media to share congratulatory messages for the governor.
Funke Akindele, popular Nollywood Actress and running mate to Lagos state PDP candidate wrote on her twitter: “Congratulations Senator Ademola Adeleke on your victory as the next governor of Osun State. Indeed power has changed hands. Imole De.”
Nigerian Singer David Adeleke ‘Davido’ who is Senator Ademola’s nephew wrote on his socials: “God won, Osun won. You won. We all won! Imole Deee”.
Singer Shina Peller congratulated the senator, writing
“Congratulations to Senator Ademola Adeleke on his well-deserved Victory. The people of Osun state made a bold statement at the polls and their will prevailed. Congratulations once again.