Osun Election is credible, seek redress in court if you disagree with outcome - Buhari

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor elect of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, for winning the state governorship election which he described as "keenly contested".

Buhari said the people of the state had shown that they are supporting his administration's good governance agenda by voting for the ruling party; and that anyono who is not happy with the results should seek redress in court.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari congratulated the state and national campaign teams that worked to ensure the victory.


The statement read as follows:

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor-elect of Osun State, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola, for winning the keenly contested governorship election. President Buhari extends warm felicitations to the state and national campaign teams that worked assiduously to guarantee the victory at the polls, while commending the outgoing Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for eight years of steadfastness and service to his people. Thank you Osun State for supporting our good governance agenda by re-electing the APC. I assure you that we will continue to work for the progress and prosperity of the state and the nation. The President urges the Governor-elect to always remember that the electorate expects unreserved commitment to delivering results that directly impact their lives and families. President Buhari affirms that the successful election in the State further strengthens the democratic culture in the country, extolling INEC for, once again, making the country proud. President Buhari commends the maturity, loyalty and courage of all contestants in putting in their best to be elected to serve the state, urging them to seek redress in court, where they disagree with the outcome.