SUNDAY February 23, 2025 | TheNewsDESK
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the people of Osun State on the successful conduct of the Local Government Council Elections held on Saturday.
In a statement signed by its Director General, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, the forum, under the leadership of Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, commended the PDP for its resounding victory at the polls.
Governor Mohammed stated: “This is a well-deserved victory after a hard-fought contest—both for Governor Adeleke, the PDP, democracy, and the indisputable impact of good governance in public service.”
He urged Governor Adeleke to ensure that the newly elected local government chairmen and councillors embrace inclusivity and work towards sustaining peace and unity in Osun State.
“The elected officials must be magnanimous in victory and promote a culture of tolerance to further consolidate the peace already enjoyed in the state,” he said.
The forum acknowledged the “enormous transformation projects” initiated by the Adeleke administration across Osun, particularly in grassroots development, youth empowerment, and women’s inclusion.
“Having verified Governor Adeleke’s numerous capacity-building and empowerment initiatives, we are confident that he will lead the newly elected local government officials to maximize all opportunities for delivering life-changing dividends of democracy to Osun residents.”
The forum further described the election as “a referendum on Adeleke’s leadership and acceptability in Osun State.”
Emphasizing the PDP’s commitment to fairness and equity, the forum noted: “Power in a democracy resides with the people. Once again, the people of Osun have spoken, reaffirming their trust in the PDP as a people-centered party.”
The statement also praised the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) for conducting a credible election and upholding the integrity of the process.
“With the successful conclusion of the exercise, it is evident that the voice of the people has been honored,” the forum declared.
Expressing gratitude to the people of Osun, the forum concluded: “We appreciate the indigenes and residents of Osun for taking their destinies into their hands by overwhelmingly supporting our great party, the PDP. This is democracy in action.”
