Mr. Ademola Adeleke, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Osun State’s inconclusive governorship election has thanked electorate in the state for their kind support in Saturday’s governorship poll.
The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Joseph Afuwape, declared the poll inconclusive because the margin of 353 votes was, less than the 3,498 votes in the polling units where voting were cancelled.
Adeleke led the race with 254,698 votes, 353 votes more than that of Gboyega Oyetola of the APC.
In a statement he personally signed on Sunday, Adeleke said he was honoured to have won considerable votes across all local governments of the state despite the “blackmail” during electioneering campaign.
His statement reads: “I sent my appreciation through this medium to Osun voters who find me worthy of their votes. Your votes humbled me and further strengthen my resolve to truly serve our people.
“Despite all the blackmails and persecution, you stand by me, you voted for me and you defended your votes. You adopted me as the rallying point of the redemption movement. Words cannot express the depth of my appreciation.
“We will get to the promised land. It started well and it will end in praise to our dear God. Let us rededicate ourselves to the struggle. You have proved that with determination, the most powerful tyrant can be forced to submit to the will of the people. I appreciate you all.”