Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the August 15 Osun governorship election, calling for collaboration among political stakeholders for the peace and development of the state.
Fadahunsi, in a statement published on his Facebook page on Friday, also prayed that Adeleke would surpass the achievements of his first term and deliver greater dividends of democracy to the people of Osun.
He said his support for the governor would extend to working with Adeleke and other stakeholders to promote peace, progress and prosperity across the state.
“Permit me to use this medium formally, on behalf of myself, political family, associates, and the good people of Osun East Senatorial District heartily congratulate Your Excellency, Distinguished Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, on your well-deserved re-election as Governor of Osun State,” Fadahunsi said.
He added, “Your Excellency, having won the confidence and electoral franchise of the people for a second-term, I pray that God Almighty will grant you the wisdom, strength, and grace to surpass your achievements.
“I also pray that you will consolidate the gains of your first-term and deliver even more dividends of democracy to our people, especially my Senatorial District.
“Please accept my assurances of support, collaboration, and partnership as we – you, me, and other stakeholders – work together for the peace, progress, and prosperity of our dear state.”
Adeleke, the Accord candidate, secured 511,067 votes to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes.
The governor won in 19 of Osun State’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji prevailed in 11 LGAs.
President Bola Tinubu had also congratulated Adeleke on his re-election.
Fadahunsi’s congratulatory message comes against the backdrop of controversy over comments he made during the build-up to the governorship election.
During an APC campaign in Ilesa, the senator was captured in a viral video asking his supporters to attack members of the rival Accord party.
“From now on, whenever you see Accord members, kill them. I authorise you to kill them. They have wives and children too,” he was quoted as saying.
The remarks triggered widespread outrage on social media, with several Nigerians calling for his arrest.
Following the backlash, Fadahunsi attempted to retract the comments, arguing that his words had been misinterpreted.
The police subsequently invited the senator to clarify the circumstances surrounding the statements allegedly made during the APC campaign in Ilesa.
His latest message to Adeleke, however, strikes a conciliatory tone, with the senator pledging cooperation and partnership with the governor for the benefit of Osun residents.
