Following the governorship poll held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, the national Secretary of ADC and Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has congratulated Senator Ademola Adeleke on winning re-election as governor of Osun State.
In a statement he personally signed, Aregbesola acknowledged the outcome of the election and called for unity across the state.
“I congratulate Senator Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as the Governor of Osun following the governorship election held on Saturday, August 15, 2026,” Aregbesola wrote. “Now that the people of Osun have spoken through the ballot, their decision must be respected.” Aregbesola’s message to Adeleke The former governor did not limit his remarks to congratulations. He urged Adeleke to treat his re-election as a mandate to bring the state together rather than a personal victory, saying the task ahead was greater than the contest itself
Aregbesola said: “I urge him to see the outcome as a renewed mandate to unite the state, deepen development and govern with fairness, humility and a strong sense of responsibility to every citizen, irrespective of political affiliation.
Aregbesola also appealed directly to Adeleke to reach across political lines, asking him to “extend the hand of fellowship to all political tendencies and to make the next chapter of his administration one of greater inclusion, reconciliation and service to all.”
Aregbesola highly praised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) members in Osun for endorsing Dr Najeem Folasayo Salaam, also known as Iwaloye, as their candidate in the election. He also lauded Dr Salaam for handling the outcome with maturity and prioritizing peace in Osun over personal ambitions, highlighting that his campaign focused on “ideas, skills, integrity, and dedication to the people.”
Aregbesola encouraged ADC supporters not to lose hope, emphasizing that democracy thrived when political participants competed fiercely, accepted results graciously, and continued to engage positively post-elections. He emphasized that the political journey went beyond individual elections and reiterated the importance of upholding the ADC’s values such as accountability, justice, and competence. He concluded his message with the phrase: “Power comes with responsibility.”
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