The World Bishops Council, WBC, in Africa has urged the re-elected Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, not to victimise anyone or seek revenge against those who offended him following his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.
The Council, in a congratulatory message to Adeleke, urged him to regard the victory as God-ordained and focus on the welfare of the people and the execution of more projects capable of lifting the state.
The WBC also praised the voters in Osun State for being resolute during the election, saying they ignored pre-election threats and huge monetary inducements to vote for candidates of their choice.
In a statement signed by the Africa Nuncio of the WBC, Bishop Seun Adeoye, and the WBC leader in Osun State, Bishop Mike Adekeye Adebomi, the Council congratulated Adeleke on his re-election.
The Council said its members had endorsed Adeleke before the election because they believed that “he was God’s choice” for Osun State at this time.
“We took this position to support the Governor after careful consideration and prayers along with other global WBC affiliate bodies, including the World Federation of Churches (WFC) and the World Clergy Congress (WCC),” the bishops said.
They urged Adeleke to avoid actions that could be perceived as retaliation against political opponents or individuals who may have offended him during the election period.
“After this victory, we urge the Governor not to victimise anyone, or think of revenge against those who offended him.
“‘Avenge is mine’, says the Lord. Rather, he should see his victory as God’s ordained and focus his attention on the peoples’ welfare and more projects that will lift the state up,” they stated.
The Council also urged the governor to use his renewed mandate to concentrate on issues affecting residents and further development across the state.
Similarly, the Religious Engagement Committee (Christianity), established in support of Adeleke’s re-election, congratulated the governor and his administration on his victory at the polls.
The committee’s statement was signed by its Vice-Chairman, Pastor Wale Akinyemi, on behalf of members drawn from all 30 local government areas and the five blocks of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, including its women and youth arms.
The committee assured Adeleke of its continued support and prayers.
“We will always be there in prayers and supplications. We will ensure that Mr Governor succeeds in his herculean tasks. We are sure that the next four years shall bring more successes and more developmental projects,” it stated.