Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke on Osun Election Victory, Calls for Unity and Economic Progress
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the just-concluded Osun governorship election, describing the result as an indication of the continued strength of democracy in Nigeria.
Tinubu said he had personally called Adeleke earlier in the day to congratulate him on his election victory in Osun State.
The President also urged the re-elected governor to use his new mandate to unite the people of Osun State and focus on growth, stability and social and economic progress.
Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke After Osun Election Victory
In a message published on the President’s X handle, Tinubu congratulated Adeleke following his re-election.
The President said Adeleke’s victory demonstrated the confidence placed in him by voters in Osun State.
Tinubu also wished the governor success as he prepares to lead the state for another four years.
The President’s message comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission concluded the collation and declaration of results from the Osun governorship election.
Tinubu Calls on Adeleke to Unite Osun Residents
Beyond congratulating Adeleke, Tinubu used the occasion to call for political reconciliation across Osun State.
The President said Adeleke must unite the people of the state regardless of the political choices they made during the election.
The message places emphasis on governance after the election rather than continued political competition.
According to Tinubu, the governor’s immediate responsibility is to rally residents behind the broader objectives of growth, stability and social and economic progress.
That means the focus now shifts from campaigning and voting to governance.
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President Says Adeleke Must Focus on Growth and Economic Progress
Tinubu highlighted growth, stability and social and economic progress as key priorities for Osun State.
The call comes at a time when state governments across Nigeria are under pressure to improve their economic performance, attract investment, create jobs and strengthen infrastructure.
For Adeleke’s administration, the next four years will therefore be judged not only by the promises made during the election campaign but also by measurable outcomes across the state.
Areas such as infrastructure, employment, education, healthcare, agriculture, investment and support for businesses are likely to remain important to residents.
Tinubu Commends Other Osun Election Candidates
The President also commended the other candidates who participated in the Osun governorship election.
Tinubu described their participation as an important contribution to Nigeria’s democratic culture.
He said the courage and discipline displayed by the contestants helped deepen and enrich the country’s democratic process.
The comments are significant because the election involved a competitive contest between Adeleke and several opposition candidates.
Although Adeleke eventually emerged victorious, the APC and other political parties maintained significant support in different parts of the state.
Tinubu Says Osun Election Reflected the Will of the People
The President also described the outcome of the election as a reflection of the will of the people of Osun State.
That statement is significant because the election attracted considerable political attention before and during the voting process.
The final result gave Adeleke a clear statewide victory.
The incumbent secured 511,067 votes, defeating APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes.
Adeleke therefore won by 66,252 votes.
The result also saw Adeleke win 19 of Osun State’s 30 Local Government Areas, while Oyebamiji won 11.
President Commends INEC and Security Agencies
Tinubu also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies involved in the election.
The President praised the agencies for conducting what he described as a peaceful and transparent election that produced a clear winner.
The role of INEC and security agencies has remained an important part of discussions surrounding Nigerian elections.
A peaceful electoral process is particularly important because it allows political competition to proceed without undermining public order.
What Tinubu’s Message Means for Adeleke’s Second Term
Tinubu’s message comes with an important political dimension.
Adeleke and the APC’s Oyebamiji were political opponents during the election, yet the President has now publicly congratulated the incumbent on his victory.
The message reinforces the importance of moving beyond the election itself.
For Adeleke, the next stage will be about governing a state whose electorate remains politically divided.
His victory gave him a fresh mandate, but the President’s call for unity highlights the need to govern beyond the supporters who voted for him.
Adeleke’s New Mandate Comes With Greater Expectations
A second term normally brings higher expectations because voters can compare the administration’s performance with its previous record.
Adeleke will now have another four years to pursue his development agenda.
The key question will be whether the administration can translate its electoral mandate into improvements that residents can see and measure.
Economic growth will be particularly important.
Osun has a large population of young people and a significant informal economy. Strengthening small businesses, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and other productive sectors could help expand economic opportunities.
Osun Election Moves From Politics to Governance
The election campaign is now over.
The political parties have received the result.
Adeleke has secured another mandate.
The next challenge is governance.
Tinubu’s call for unity reinforces this transition.
Political differences are expected during elections, but effective governance requires cooperation between government institutions, businesses, civil society and citizens regardless of their political affiliations.
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For Osun State, the coming years will provide an opportunity to translate political stability into economic development.
How the President’s Message Connects With Adeleke’s Victory
The President’s comments also provide another perspective on the significance of the election.
The result was not simply a local political contest.
It attracted national attention because Osun is an important South-Western state and because the election was watched closely ahead of Nigeria’s wider political cycle.
Adeleke’s victory, his increased statewide vote total and the change in his political platform from PDP in 2022 to Accord in 2026 have already made the election an important case study in Nigerian politics.
Tinubu’s congratulatory message adds another layer to that story.
What Happens Next for Osun State?
With Adeleke’s victory now formally acknowledged, attention will increasingly move toward his second-term agenda.
Residents will expect progress in areas including:
- Infrastructure
- Education
- Healthcare
- Employment
- Agriculture
- Investment
- Security
- Youth development
- Small-business support
- Local economic development
The ability of the administration to deliver in these areas will ultimately determine how Adeleke’s second term is remembered.
Conclusion
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun governorship election, following the conclusion of the electoral process.
The President said he personally called Adeleke to congratulate him and urged the re-elected governor to unite the people of Osun State regardless of their political choices.
Tinubu also called for a focus on growth, stability and social and economic progress.
The President commended the other contestants for their participation and praised INEC and the security agencies for conducting what he described as a peaceful and transparent election.
Adeleke now begins another four-year mandate.
The campaign is over.
The votes have been counted.
The next test is governance.
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