ADC Candidate Congratulates Adeleke on His Re-election

The African Democratic Congress candidate in the Osun State governorship election, Najeem Salaam, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. He said the election results showed that democracy won.

In his message to Adeleke, Salaam said the people's choice must be respected, no matter the political differences.

He stated, “I warmly congratulate His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election as the Governor of Osun State. At the end of the day, the choice of the people must prevail. In any democratic process, there will always be choices, contestation and differing views, but what matters most is that the people are given the opportunity to decide. Today, they have exercised that right, and their decision deserves our respect and support.”

Salaam pointed out that the election reminded everyone that there is usually a winner in any political contest. He stressed that political differences should not disturb peace and unity in Osun State.

“The outcome of this election is a reminder that, in every contest, there will always be a winner. Today, the people have spoken, and their choice must be respected. As Omoluabi, we must understand that politics is not a do-or-die affair. Political differences should never become reasons to threaten our peace, unity or brotherhood,” he said.

He urged Adeleke to use his second term to reflect on areas where his administration could improve, while also building on its successes.

“Your Excellency, as you commence another term in office, I urge you to use this mandate as an opportunity to reflect on the areas where your administration may have fallen short, improve upon them and consolidate on the gains already recorded,” he said.

Salaam noted that governance is a continuous process. Every administration has areas needing “reflection, correction and improvement.”

He also called on the governor to work for all residents of the state, regardless of political party.

“Osun belongs to all of us. Beyond party lines and political differences, our collective responsibility is to build a state where every citizen can live with dignity, security and hope for a better future,” he said.

He wished Adeleke a successful second term, hoping it would bring “greater development, peace and prosperity” to the people of Osun State.

“Politics is not a do-or-die affair. The people have spoken; democracy has prevailed,” Salaam said.

Adeleke of the Accord party won the Osun State governorship election, getting a total of 511,067 votes. His closest opponent, the All Progressives Congress candidate, received 444,815 votes, while ADC candidate Najeem Salaam got 17,180 votes.