Be magnanimous in victory, Mark tells Aregbesola President of the Senate David Mark has congratulated Governor Rauf Aregbesola on his victory at Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state. Senator Mark in the congratulatory message asked Aregbosola to be magnanimous in victory, saying that he surely needs all the stakeholders to move Osun State to the next level. In a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Paul Mumeh, he stated that the citizens of Osun state deserves good governance and dividends of democracy as rewards for their investments as expressed in their votes on Saturday. “As the governor of Osun State, you are a father figure to all and a leader on whom the citizens of the state look up to. Therefore, it is incumbent on you to carry everybody along . You must strive to give everybody irrespective of religion or political affiliation a sense of belonging.” Tambuwal, APC reps congratulates Aregbesola Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has congratulated Rauf Aregbesola over his re-election for a second term as Osun state governor. Tambuwal praised the people of Osun State for turning out in their numbers Saturday for the election. “The enthusiasm shown by the people of Osun in taking their destinies into their hands and determining who should lead them should be applauded. Nigerians should look forward to future elections with the expectation that their voice, through their votes, would be heard and respected by all,” the speaker said. Also, the House of Representatives’ members under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) have congratulated Governor Rauf Aregbesola on his victory in the just concluded Osun state gubernatorial election. The APC Caucus Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, in a statement he personally signed on Sunday, saluted the people of Osun for standing against the oppression of external forces. “His Excellency Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. For you it is veni vidi vici. You came you saw and you conquered. In spite of the forces unleashed against you, your victory was sweet and swift just as it was inevitable.” “On behalf of my APC colleagues in the House and all progressives, I congratulate you as you continue to lead the state and good people of Osun to the promised land for the next four years. Indeed God is with you and with Nigeria”, he added. Aregbesola’s victory triumph of truth over falsehood, intimidation - Fashola Lagos State governor Mr Babatunde Fashola yesterday congratulated the incumbent governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on winning Saturday’s gubernatorial election, saying his victory is a triumph of truth over falsehood and intimidation. Fashola in a press statement signed by his special adviser on media, Mr Hakeem Bello, said it is a well-deserved victory. He also lauded the people and government of the State of Osun for a well-fought and won election in spite of intimidation and harassment by agencies of the ruling opposition party who sought to militarize the state during the election. The governor emphasized that the victory of Aregbesola would remain a strong indicator of the victory of truth over falsehood, pointing out that, no matter the amount of pressure or intimidation to suppress them, the ultimate power rests on the people in a democracy. Aregbesola’s re-election reward for good governance - Ahmed The Kwara State governor, Alh Abdulfatah Ahmed, has described the re-election of Governor Aregbesola of Osun State as affirmation of the supremacy of the wish of the people and reward for good governance and purposeful leadership. Ahmed said this in a congratulatory message to Governor Aregbesola, adding that the Osun State governor has in almost four years laid a solid foundation for socio-economic and infrastructural development of the “State of the Living Spring”. “The people of Osun State have, through the renewal of Governor Aregbesola’s mandate for a second term, affirmed unequivocally that people’s will is supreme as it glides over the machinations of those desirous of drawing back the clock of progress,” Ahmed said. Victory expression of people’s will – Fayemi Ekiti State governor Dr Kayode Fayemi has congratulated the governor of Osun State and candidate of the APC in Saturday’s election, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on his re-election for a second term in office. Describing the outcome of the election as an expression of the will of the people, Fayemi said Governor Aregbesola’s victory was well deserved in view of the positive impact of his administration on the lives of the people of the state. He however said that the Osun electorate deserve even a much bigger congratulations for rewarding Governor Aregbesola’s exemplary and transformational leadership with electoral victory. Fayose congratulates Aregbesola Ekiti State governor-elect Mr Ayodele Fayose has congratulated the Osun State governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, on emerging winner of the governorship election in the state. Fayose in a statement by his chief press secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, in Ado-Ekiti yesterday said Aregbesola’s victory was good for the country’s democracy, which is an indication that they could conduct their affairs in a peaceful and orderly manner. He lauded the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) for conducting a transparent election devoid of rancour despite initial fears in some quarters. Osun victory a true litmus test of democratisation in Nigeria - Former Kaduna governor Former military administrator of Kaduna State and chieftain of APC in Kano Brigadier-General Lawal Ja’afaru Isah (rtd) has said that the victory of Rauf Aregbesola under the platform of the APC is a true litmus test of democratisation in Nigeria. In his response to the victory of APC in Osun, General Jaafaru argued that how Nigeria democracy works would be an example to other African countries who see Nigeria as symbol of strength and worthy of emulation. He stated that the victory has proven that hope is not lost in the collective effort to deepened democracy in the country. Aregbesola’s victory shows Nigerians are in charge - Akerelodu Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has described the re-election of Governor Aregbesola in Saturday’s governorship poll in Osun State as a refreshing message from the people to those who turned the state to military and paramilitary camp that they alone decide who leads them. In a statement he issued yesterday, the legal luminary noted that “the unmistakable message that the people of Osun have sent to Abuja and its hirelings is that no amount of intimidation will affect their determination to express gratitude to anyone who serves them in truth and in spirit”. Oshiomhole hails Aregbesola Edo State governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has congratulated his counterpart in the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on his re-election victory, saying the wide margin of the victory is a validation of the confidence reposed in the governor by the people to move the State of Osun to greater heights. In a congratulatory message signed by his chief press secretary, Mr Peter Okhiria, Oshiomhole said: “I have seen a new lease of life for the people of the State of Osun over the past three and half years due to the radical improvements in the quality of governance you introduced. It is gratifying to note that you have restored a people-driven governance, reminiscent of the Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Chief Bola Ige eras, thus placing you firmly in the pantheon of the greats to have come from that part of the country. “The wide margin of the votes you recorded in your re-election victory over your closest rival is a clear testimony of your doggedness and the confidence reposed in you by the good people of the state in your ability to move the State of Osun forward and position it among the best in the country”. Osun election has ended rigging in Nigeria - Okorocha Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha has said that the reelection of Aregbesola has ended the era of election rigging in the country. Okorocha stated this yesterday in his address to newsmen at the State House, Owerri, while congratulating Governor Aregbeshola on his victory. According to Okorocha who lauded the courage and patience of the citizens of Osun by their resilience in standing by their votes after they were cast maintained that citizens of the country have now realized the importance of waiting and protecting their votes till results are announced. Ooni congratulates Aregbesola, assures him of cooperation The chairman, Osun State Council of traditional rulers, the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, has congratulated Governor Aregbesola on his re-election as the governor of Osun State. The monarch also congratulated Aregbesola’s running mate, Mrs Grace Laoye-Tomori, and the leadership of the APC on the victory of the party in the poll. Oba Sijuwade who pledged to further support Aregbesola’s during his second term in office assured him that the peace reigning in Osun State will be sustained. “Your Excellency, congratulations and there is nobody fighting in Ife,” the Ooni said in his message to Mrs Tomori. One of the subjects of the monarch, Senator Iyiola Omisore had contested with Aregbesola in the Saturday’s governorship election. Kalu congratulates Aregbesola Former governor of Abia State Dr Orji Kalu has congratulated the Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on his victory at the elections . He noted that Osun State election has given Nigerians more confidence in President Jonathan’s commitment to credible elections anchored on one man, one vote. Kalu, who commended the electorate for the large turnout and peaceful conduct, described Aregbesola’s victory as a testimony to his good work and popularity among his people. In a statement signed by his special adviser, Prince ‘Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu stated that in any contest a winner must emerge. ”I extend my goodwill message to all the contestants in the Osun governorship Amaechi hails Aregbesola Rivers State governor and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has hailed Osun State governor Aregbesola on his victory at the polls. Amaechi also congratulated the people of Osun State and his party, the APC, on the victory. ARG greets Aregbesola A Yoruba socio-cultural group, the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), has applauded the victory of Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The group in a statement released on Sunday by its publicity secretary, Mr Kunle Famoriyo, congratulated Aregbesola just as it charged him to renew his zeal for “welfarist” politics as exemplified by Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
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