Tinubu congratulated Adeleke before result was declared’ — Accord Party chieftain
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the governorship election, according to Accord Party chieftain, Pelumi Olajengbesi.
Olajengbesi disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, collation centre in Osogbo, shortly after Adeleke was declared winner of the election.
He commended Tinubu for what he described as the President’s decision not to interfere in the electoral process, saying the development demonstrated his commitment to the pledge that the election would be free, fair and credible.
Olajengbesi, however, said although the election was credible, it could not be regarded as entirely free and fair, citing alleged cases of oppression and arrests of opposition supporters.
His words: “Let me be honest with you, we are also appreciative of Mr. President because at the commencement of this election, Mr. President himself announced to the world and gave a directive to INEC and all security agencies that this election must be free, fair, and credible.