The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on the successful conduct of the state’s 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, expressed its commendation for the PDP’s triumph at the polls, describing it as a “well-deserved victory after a hard-fought contest.”

Governor Mohammed added, “This is a victory for Governor Adeleke, the PDP, democracy, and the indisputable impact of good governance in public service.”

The forum also praised the governor for his administration’s focus on grassroots development, youth empowerment, and women’s inclusion, saying, “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.”

Highlighting the significance of the election, the forum described it as “a referendum on Adeleke’s leadership and acceptability in Osun State.”

It further emphasized the importance of inclusivity and unity in local governance, urging the newly elected officials to “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,” said Governor Mohammed.

The forum also commended the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) for conducting a credible election, stating, “It is evident that the voice of the people has been honored.”

The statement concluded by expressing gratitude to the people of Osun, saying, “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.”