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The Omo Apesin of Ikireland and Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state. He stated this when the people of Ikire town in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun state came together to celebrate and thank Almighty God for the victory. The senator thanked the entire people of Ikire for their unwavering love, confidence, support and commitment before, during and after the election. Blueprint reports that the celebration, which brought together party leaders, political stakeholders, community leaders, youths, women, supporters and residents across Ikire, was marked by gratitude to God and appreciation for the people who contributed to the success of the electoral process. Oyewumi particularly appreciated the people for standing together and demonstrating their confidence in the leadership of Governor Adeleke. He described the victory as a testament to the power of the people and a renewed mandate to continue delivering good governance and development to the people of Osun state. Senator Oyewumi, however, stressed that the election had now come and gone, urging everyone to put political differences aside and return to the path of unity, peace and collective development. The Ikire-born politician said, “The election has come and gone. What matters now is the future of Ikireland. We must come together as one people, regardless of political differences, and work collectively for the progress, peace and development of our land.” The senator appealed to supporters across political divides to embrace one another, avoid bitterness and rancour, and focus on issues that will improve the lives of the people. The federal lawmaker emphasised that politics should never be allowed to destroy the longstanding relationship, brotherhood and unity that exist among the people of the ancient Ikire community. He said the time had come for everyone including political leaders, traditional institutions, religious leaders, youths, women, professionals, business owners, civil servants and residents to join hands in building a more prosperous and peaceful Ikire. The celebration also provided an opportunity to appreciate the resilience and peaceful disposition of the people of Ikire throughout the electoral period, as Senator Oyewumi commended everyone who contributed to maintaining peace and democratic participation. He encouraged the people to continue to support initiatives aimed at advancing the community. He reiterated his commitment to the development of Ikireland and assured the people that their interests, welfare and aspirations would remain a priority. The gathering concluded with prayers of thanksgiving to Almighty God for the victory, with renewed calls for peace, unity and a stronger commitment to the collective progress of Ikire. As the political season continues, the message from Ikire is clear: the election is over, the people have spoken, and it is now time to unite, heal and build together for the XqdAgreater good of Ikireland.
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The governorship candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADCi) in Adamawa state, Amb. Omar Sulaiman, has dared former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is the party’s presidential candidate over party ticket in the state, insisting that he still remains the party’s gubernatorial candidate in the state. This followed Atiku’s open endorcement of Hammantukur Madibbo who allegedly came second in the party primaries conducted in the state, and whose name is believed to be in the INEC portal as the party’s gubernatorial candidate. Speaking at a press conference in Yola on Friday, upon his return to the state, Sulaiman expressed shocked over Atiku’s presentation of Madibbo as the party’s gubernatorial candidate in the state. He called on Atiku to refrain from any action capable of undermining the lawful process already undertaken by the party, adding that the issue is currently in the court for determination. “Ordinarily such post might have been dismissed as another episode of political mischief coming from a former vice president, a presidential candidate and national leader of our party and a man who publicly identifies himself as a democrat, however, it has assumed a gravity that cannot be ignored. “Let me therefore state clearly and unequivocally that I remain the duly elected gubernatorial candidate of the ADC in Adamawa state ” He further noted that the party’s governorship primary was conducted under the supervision of INEC and was witnessed by party members and the general public where he emerged victorious while Madibbo came second. He alleged that his name was duly submitted to INEC as the party’s candidate only to be substituted later after over one month. He said he suspected this kind of political manipulation that was why he approached the Federal High court to protect the intrrgrity of his mandate. and sought judicial intervention to prevent any unlawful substitution of his name where the court gave an injunction restraining INEC from accepting any substitution of his name by the party or any person. The gubernatorial hopeful added that all relevant court processes have been duly served on INEC and the party at both the state and the national levels, noting that he also has it on good authority that Atiku has been briefed of his action.