Celebration Continue in Osun as More Reactions Follow Adeleke’s Election

Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party have continued to celebrate in Osun after the victory of its candidate in the Saturday’s election, which was won by Senator Ademola Adeleke.
Supporters had moved round the state capital Osogbo, Ede, the home town of the governor-elect, Iwo, a major city in the state and headquarters of the Osun West senatorial district, Ile-Ife, Ilesa and other major cities in the state.
Thousands of the PDP supporters and other residents were seen jubilant as they moved round the cities singing praises of Adeleke and the PDP.
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has congratulated the Osun Governor- elect Sen. Ademola Adeleke on his victory at the Saturday election.
Secondus in s statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ike Abonyi, in Abuja on Sunday, said that the victory was a clear affirmation and demonstration of the people’s goodwill in appreciation of the efforts of the Adelekes in the development of the state.
Secondus commended the Osun people for standing up for democracy through their avowed determination to ensure that their will and nobody else prevailed in the state, by waiting patiently to reclaim their victory.
“By this brave and courageous act, Osun people have shown their determination to take their collective destiny in their own hands and for this PDP and all lovers of democracy are proud of them.”
Secondus thanked all those who contributed greatly to the election victory in particular, the PDP 2023 Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his Vice Presidential candidate, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa.
Others commended by him include Gov. Duoye Diri of Bayelsae and his National Campaign team, Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State who manned the situation room.
Secondus also appreciated the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state; former Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki and the PDP National Chairman, Prof. Iyorchia Ayu and his National Working Committee l members.
He also commended the civil society groups for checkmating the electoral system for good results.
Secondus also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the various security operatives who significantly played by the rules.
“We are standing on the euphoria of this to urge the INEC and other critical players in our democracy to ensure that 2023 reflects the will of the people.”
The former PDP boss also thanked the international community for their vital interests in the country’s democracy.
Secondus also urged them not to relent until the people’s will continues to prevail in all electoral circumstances.
Secondus while wishing the victors successful tenure, charged them to observe all the tenets of democracy and rule of law in the course of administering the state.
Former President of the Senate, Sen. David Mark on Sunday congratulated the Osun Governor- Elect , Sen. Ademola Adeleke, over his victory in the state governorship election on Saturday.
Mark, in a statement by his media Adviser, Mr. Paul Mumeh, said the victory is a testimony of the acceptance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by the people of Osun.
He said: “Your perseverance, steadfastness, focus, determination and unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of the citizens of Osun has paid off.
“Their votes are investments and trust in you to lead them to the promised Land”.
The former Senate President told Adeleke to see his victory as a call to higher responsibility to do good and emancipate the people from deprivation, poverty and want.
He praised the people of Osun for remaining steadfast and believing in the capacity of Adeleke to deliver dividends of democracy to them.
Mark commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the security operatives and the media for the enabling environment that guaranteed free, fair and credible election in Osun.
He said the PDP victory in Osun shows that “the PDP is the party of choice and the vehicle to usher In positive changes for Nigeria in 2023″