- Safiu Kehinde
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lauded Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, over the conduct of the state’s local government election held on Saturday.
Congratulating the governor over the success of the election, PDP also commended Osun people for coming out en masse to vote despite alleged intimidation by the All Progressive Congress (APC).
This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.
According to the statement, the election is a resounding triumph of democracy, the Rule of Law, Constitutional Principle of true federalism and the will of the people.
PDP attributed its victory at the poll to the outstanding achievements of Adeleke in the state.
While congratulating the newly elected LG Chairmen and Councillors, the party charged them to be guided by Adeleke’s vision in order for people at the grassroots to continue enjoying the dividends of the governor’s people-first policy direction in governance.
The statement read in part; “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke, @AAdeleke_01 the Government and people of Osun State for the successful conduct and outcome of the Saturday, February 22, 2025 Local Government Area election in the State.
“The success and outcome of the free, fair, transparent and credible Local Government election conducted by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) is a resounding triumph of democracy, the Rule of Law, Constitutional Principle of true federalism and the Will of the people of Osun State over the All Progressives Congress (APC) anti-democratic forces that sought to illegally and forcefully take control of their State.
“Our Party salutes the people of Osun State for the courage in asserting their sovereignty and Constitutional right by coming out enmasse to vote in the election despite the vicious attempt by the APC to intimidate them and subvert the democratic process.
“The PDP further asserts that its sweeping victory across the 30 Local Government Areas in the State in spite of the machinations of the APC is in further demonstration of PDP’s political supremacy in Osun State, the South West geo-political zone and across the nation.
“Moreover, the PDP’s overwhelming victory in the election comes as the people’s response to the outstanding achievements of Governor Adeleke in his massive delivery of life-enhancing infrastructural, citizen empowerment and human capital projects in all critical sectors including power, healthcare, education, road construction, water resources, agriculture and food production among others in line with the manifesto and policy thrust of the PDP.
“The PDP congratulates and charges the newly elected Osun State Local Government Chairmen and Councillors to be guided by Governor Adeleke’s vision so that the people at the grassroots will continue to enjoy the dividends of his people-first policy direction in governance.”