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OSUN POLL: PDP's Adeleke Win Is What Democracy Is All About - Buhari Hails

Faith Ukanwa

Jul 18, 2022

OSUN POLL: PDP's Adeleke Win Is What Democracy Is All About - Buhari Hails
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the victory of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke in the Osun guber election is a true definition of democracy.

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The president in his congratulatory message after Adeleke was declared winner, reiterated his commitment towards ensuring a credible, free and fair election in the country.

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Buhari's message read;

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

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

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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.

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

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Adeleke who polled 403,371 votes (17 LGAs) won against the incumbent governor of the state and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Adegboyega Oyetola who polled 375,027 (13LGAs).

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