The U.S Mission also commended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for facilitating a secured process
By Kehinde Okeowo
The United States Mission in Nigeria has congratulated the people of Osun State for their peaceful conduct during and after the gubernatorial election in the state on Saturday, July 16.
This was made known in a press statement made available to TheNiche by the Information Specialist of the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Mission, Adejumobi Adegbite, on Monday, July 18.
The U.S Mission commended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for facilitating a secured process.
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It also encouraged Nigerians to register early so that they can vote in the 2023 elections, to make their count.
The statement read, “The United States Mission to Nigeria congratulates the citizens of Osun State on the peaceful gubernatorial elections on July 16.
“We commend the concerted efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) staff and security personnel who helped facilitate a secure process that reflected the will of the people.
“We encourage all Nigerian citizens to register to vote now so that your voice can be heard in the national and state elections in 2023.”
Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared the winner of the Osun State gubernatorial election on Sunday by the Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe.
He won, after defeating his closest rival who is the incumbent Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and other contestants.