Seriake Dickson Congratulates Adeleke, Calls for Unity After Osun Election

Former Bayelsa State Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election.

Dickson described Adeleke’s victory as significant not only for the governor and the people of Osun State but also for Nigeria’s democracy.

In a statement, the former governor said the election demonstrated that Nigerians could still assert their democratic will through the ballot despite what he described as an increasingly challenging political environment.

“I warmly congratulate the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the Osun State Governorship Election,” Dickson said.

He commended the people of Osun State for standing firm in defence of their democratic choice, while urging other contestants who lost the election to accept the outcome in the spirit of sportsmanship.

Dickson called on the defeated candidates and their supporters to work with Adeleke towards maintaining peace and promoting the development of the state.

“I commend the people of Osun State for standing firm in defence of their democratic choice, and call on all those who contested the election and emerged on the losing side to join hands with the Governor in the spirit of sportsmanship and work for the peace and development of Osun State,” he said.

The former Bayelsa governor also wished Adeleke and the people of Osun continued peace, progress and prosperity as the governor prepares to begin another four-year term.

His congratulatory message adds to the growing reactions from political leaders following Adeleke’s re-election, with several figures urging the state to move beyond the intense campaign period and focus on governance and development.