#OsunDecides2022: Buhari Reacts, Congratulates Adeleke On Electoral Victory

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Ademola Adeleke, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on his victory at the gubernatorial election in Osun State.

The President via a statement on his verified Facebook page on Sunday said he was satisfied with the outcome of the election.

"This is what democracy is all about: respect for the will of the people."

The president also vowed that his administration would continue to uphold the tenet of credibility in elections in the country.

“I congratulate Senator Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on his victory in the Osun gubernatorial election. The people of Osun have expressed their will through the ballot.

“The successful conduct of #OsunDecides2022 is a demonstration of the maturity and the commitment of all stakeholders, towards strengthening the integrity of the electoral process in Nigeria.

“I remain fully committed to leaving behind a legacy of credible elections in Nigeria."

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially announced Ademola Adeleke, the gubernatorial candidate of the PDP the winner of the Osun 2022 gubernatorial election.

Senator Ademola Adeleke of the PDP polled 403,371 votes while his closest contender, the incumbent Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), got 375,027 votes.