Osun Guber: Buhari Hails Oyetola, APC, Says INEC Made Nigeria Proud

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor-elect of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, for winning the state governorship election.

In a statement signed by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Buhari extended warm felicitations to the state and national campaign teams “that worked assiduously to guarantee Oyetola’s victory at the polls

The president also commended the outgoing Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for “eight years of steadfastness and service to his people”.

“Thank you Osun State for supporting our good governance agenda by re-electing the APC. I assure you that we will continue to work for the progress and prosperity of the state and the nation,” he said.

The President urgedthe Governor-elect to always remember that the electorate expects unreserved commitment to delivering results that directly impact their lives and families.

Mr Buhari also affirmed that the successful election in the State further strengthens the democratic culture in the country, extolling INEC for, once again, making the country proud.

“President Buhari commends the maturity, loyalty and courage of all contestants in putting in their best to be elected to serve the state, urging them to seek redress in court, where they disagree with the outcome,” Shehu added.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, declared Oyetola, winner of the election.

Joseph Fuwape, returning officer of the election, made the declaration at the head office of the commission in Osun.

Fuwape said Oyetola polled 255,505 votes to defeat Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who had 255,023 votes.

Adeleke was leading by a margin of 325 votes in the election which held on Saturday but INEC declared the exercise inconclusive, saying the requirements for a winner to be declared were not met.

It subsequently fixed a rerun for Thursday. The rerun held across seven polling units in four local government areas.

The PDP has rejected the election, describing it as a charade.