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Zamfara Accord Party governorship candidate hails Adeleke

Zamfara Accord Party governorship flag bearer Musa Yusuf-Garba felicitated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the August 15 Osun election.

• August 18, 2026
Governor Ademola Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke

Zamfara Accord Party governorship flag bearer Musa Yusuf-Garba felicitated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the August 15 Osun election.

Mr Yusuf-Garba, who spoke through the state party chairman, Bashir Abdullahi, at a press briefing in Gusau on Monday, described Mr Adeleke’s victory as well-deserved.

He said the Accord Party’s victory represents an important political milestone and shows what determination and strategic leadership can achieve.

“I commend the good people of Osun for exercising their democratic rights and contributing to the strengthening of our democracy.

“I want to extend my warmest and heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Senator Adeleke, the executive governor of Osun state, on his well-deserved victory. Bte-election for a second term as governor of Osun state in the governorship election held on Saturday, 15th August 2026,” Mr Yusuf-Garba stated.

According to him, Mr Adeleke’s re-election represents a renewed vote of confidence by the people of Osun.

He noted that Mr Adeleke’s re-election represents a renewed vote of confidence by the residents of Osun and places upon him the responsibility of consolidating the achievements of his first term while continuing to pursue peace, unity, development and improved welfare for the people.

The governorship candidate also congratulated the party’s national chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, on the successful conclusion of the Osun governorship election.

(NAN)

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