Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has clarified that he had no electoral agreement or partnership with the African Democratic Congress, ADC, prior to, during, or after the state’s recent governorship election.
The governor spoke in a statement he released on Tuesday.
DAILY POST reports that the ADC, through its spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, had claimed that it worked with Adeleke’s Accord Party to ensure that the All Progressives Congress, APC, did not win the Osun election.
However, reflecting on the outcome of the election, Adeleke attributed the triumph to divine intervention and the massive backing of the electorate, expressing gratitude to the citizens of Osun State for securing his re-election.
“The credit for our victory goes to God Almighty and the good people of Osun State for their overwhelming support and re-election,” he stated.
Setting the record straight regarding political alliances, the governor emphasized that the ADC was never part of the coalition that drove his campaign to success ahead of last Saturdays polls.
“For the sake of history, it is important to clarify that the ADC was never part of the rainbow coalition that canvassed, mobilised, and supported our campaign in the battle leading to last Saturday’s election,” Adeleke said.
The governor, however, lauded other political partners and stakeholders who toiled day and night to ensure victory at the polls, acknowledging that their sacrifices were pivotal to the outcome.
“I commend all our political partners who sacrificed, worked tirelessly, and went all out to make Saturday a victory day for all Osun people. Their commitment and support were instrumental to our success.
“Now that the election is over, I remain the Governor of all Osun people, irrespective of political affiliation, religion, or tribe. My commitment is to unite our people and continue working for the progress and prosperity of Osun State,” he added.
Osun Election: ‘I had no electoral deal’ — Adeleke denies alliance with ADC