Osun 22: “PDP Is Ready” – Okowa Reacts

By Mohammed Oluwatimileyin Taoheed

The incumbent Governor of Delta State and presidential running mate to Atiku, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Senator Ademola Adeleke for winning the Osun State governorship election.

Recall that the returning officer for the gubernatorial election in Osun State, Prof, Oluwatoyin Ogundipe declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ademola Adeleke winner of the election.

Adeleke won the Osun governorship election with 403,371 votes as given by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

He polled the highest vote to win his major contender, Governor Gboyega Oyetola who pulled 375,027 and Action Democratic Party (ADP) Kehinde Atanda as the second runner-up.

In his reaction, Okowa noted Adeleke’s victory has shown Nigerians that the PDP is ready, willing, and able to rescue Nigeria in 2023.

On Twitter, Okowa writes: “I congratulate the people of Osun State and my brother, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the @OfficialPDPNig candidate for a decisive victory at yesterday’s polls.

“Senator Adeleke’s victory has shown the entire country that the PDP is ready, willing, and able to rescue Nigeria in 2023. It not only sets the momentum for the future but it also highlights the need for unity within our ranks.

“This is why, as we prepare for the arduous task ahead, I pray that our party can sustain this drive into next year, as we work to elect Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the next President of Nigeria.

“Congratulations to the people of Osun! Congratulations to my brother, Senator @AAdeleke_01! Congratulations to our great party, the PDP.”