APC National Scribe Basiru, Visits Gov. Adeleke, Acknowledges His Victory In Osun Poll

 

By Ayodele Oni

As part of reconciliation efforts, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Basiru, has visited Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, following the governor’s victory in the August 15 governorship election.

Basiru explained that the visit was aimed at congratulating Adeleke on his electoral victory, appreciating him for attending the burial of his late mother, and discussing plans to secure Osun State for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The APC chieftain disclosed that Governor Adeleke has promised to support efforts toward delivering the state for President Tinubu in the next presidential election.

Basiru stated that the meeting was also an opportunity to personally appreciate the governor for his presence during his mother’s burial and to discuss political cooperation ahead of 2027.

Adeleke contested the August 15 governorship election under the platform of the Accord Party and secured 511,067 votes to defeat the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes.

The governor reportedly won in 19 of Osun State’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured victory in 11 local government areas.

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the poll, Bola Oyebamiji had earlier congratulated  governor Adeleke.

Oyebamiji stated that “As a party committed to the rule of law, we shall continue to pursue justice and fairness through lawful and constitutional means, particularly in relation to our electoral processes.

“I therefore urge you not to be discouraged or despair. We must remain resolute, sustain our faith in democracy and continue to have confidence in the institutions established to protect our democratic rights.

 “In the spirit of democracy and as we commemorate the 35th anniversary of the creation of our dear Osun State, I congratulate His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State, on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

“At the same time, I call on Mr. Governor, as the Chief Security Officer of the state, to do everything within his constitutional responsibility to protect the lives and property of all citizens, particularly during this sensitive post-election period.”