Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied having any electoral deal or partnership with the African Democratic Congress before, during or after the August 15 governorship election, insisting that the party was not part of the “rainbow coalition” that backed his successful re-election bid.
File photo of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied having any electoral deal or partnership with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) before, during or after the state’s governorship election.
In a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Adeleke credited God and the people of Osun State for his re-election, saying the ADC was never part of the “rainbow coalition” that canvassed, mobilised and supported his campaign ahead of Saturday’s election.
The governor also commended his political partners for their sacrifices and efforts towards securing his victory.
“I had no electoral deal or partnership with the ADC before, during, or after the governorship election,” Adeleke wrote.
“The credit for our victory goes to God Almighty and the good people of Osun State for their overwhelming support and re-election.
“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.
“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.”
Adeleke defeated Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Najeem Salaam of the ADC in the keenly contested August 15 governorship election.
The incumbent governor and Accord candidate polled 511,067 votes to defeat Oyebamiji, who secured 444,815 votes, while Salaam garnered 17,180 votes.
Adeleke won in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji clinched the remaining 11.
