Adeleke dedicates victory to late brother, Isiaka Adetunji

Senator Ademola Adeleke, the winner of the just concluded Saturday’s Osun State gubernatorial election, has dedicated his victory to his late brother, Sen. Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke.

The former lawmaker said he has accepted his election as Osun State governor.

He therefore dedicated the victory he recorded at the poll to his late brother, ‘His Excellency, Sen. Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke’, every indigene of the state, all his supporters and friends.

In his acceptance speech in Ede, the former senator said he was overwhelmed by the love and support of the voters.

“I give praise and adoration to the Almighty.

“I praise the courage and determination of the good people of Osun state. I commend men and women of goodwill, the young and the old.

“I’m overwhelmed by your love and support.

“Our state has turned a new page. We have launched a landmark path for the progress and prosperity of our people.

“It’s, therefore, with a strong faith in God and trust in our people that I accept my election as the Governor of Osun state.

“I pledge my total commitment to the best interest of the state and the people.

“I dedicate this victory to my late brother, His Excellency, Sen. Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, and every indigene of Osun State, and to all my supporters and friends.”

MOUTHPIECE NGR had earlier reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has officially announced Senator Ademola Adeleke, the guber candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the winner of the Osun 2022 gubernatorial election.

Senator Ademola Adeleke of the PDP has polled 403,371 votes.

While his closest contender, the incumbent Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, APC gathered 375,027 votes.