…Tinubu’s victory pointer to democratic sustenance — Oyetola
…Yoruba has given Nigeria the best — Oluwo
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo
Immediate past Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratuled Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his victory in the just-concluded presidential election, describing it as victory for democracy and pointer to democratic sustenance in Nigeria.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Ismail Omipidan, Oyetola expressed confidence in the ability, competence and administrative acumen of the President-elect to take the country to enviable heights never known in history.
He noted that the emergence of the President-elect is a clear indication that the country is on the verge of democratic rejuvenation, insisting that Tinubu who is endowed with the required qualities of a good leader, would consolidate on the track records of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Oyetola also thanked the people of Osun, especially the 343,945 voters who came out last Saturday to cast their ballots in favour of the President-elect in the face of harassment and intimidation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) sponsored thugs in the State, saying that their labour would not be in vain.
He sympathised with the families of the 15 APC members that were killed by PDP thugs in the buildup to the Presidential election and prayed for the souls of the departed, while noting that they will not die in vain.
Oyetola also thanked party leaders and supporters in Osun for standing by the party, assuring them that soon, the party shall return to continue from where it stopped on November 27, 2022.
Oyetola further said, “Your emergence at the just-concluded Presidential Election is indeed a reward of your tireless efforts and selfless service to Nigeria and Nigerians and of course humanity.
“You are not just a leader of leaders but the finest politician who had used his God-given wisdom and wealth to build humanity and advance the socio-economic fortune of our dear country.
“With your antecedents coupled with your outstanding credentials in both private and public sectors, I have no doubt in my mind that you will deliver good governance and build on Nigeria’s existing democratic structures,” Oyetola added.
However, the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, described the victory of the Nigeria’s President-elect as well deserved considering that the time is now for a better and prosperous Nigeria to be birthed.
Owoweye restated that with the victory of Tinubu, people of Nigeria will prosper in their businesses and career going by the promise of the President-elect that there will be a human face to his government.
He opined that Nigerians will live life abundantly with the assurance that the President-elect will surround himself with people who will drive the economy for a better Gross Domestic Product GDP.
Owoeye in a statement by his Media Aide, Kunle Alabi posited that majority of voters had done well by voting the best man for the job, a man who will give Nigeria the renewed hope for a better Country.
He called on Tinubu to focus on unifying the country, and together lead Nigeria through a peaceful transition, saying it is not the best of time for the country, the President-elect should by now be thinking of how to get the nation back on track on or before his hundred days in office.
Owoeye however called on people to be peaceful and patriotic, adding that “in every contest, there will be a winner, it should be a ‘no Victor, no Vanquished’ situation, the stability of the country must be paramount in the mindset of Nigerians irrespective of political leanings.
“I am not in doubt that the President-elect will perform excellently bearing in mind that he is a thoroughbred politician who understands what the people need. He knows the grassroot and identifies with the masses. Tinubu understands what the people want and I can assure you that it will not take him long to settle down to work.
“I use this opportunity to also congratulate the people of my home state, Osun, we are in for a better country with the emergence of a thorough bred politician who understands how to make the country work again, he envisaged the good work of Asiwaju will definitely rob on Osun for good,” the Speaker emphasised.
Similarly, the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, described Tinubu’s emergence as victory for Yorubaland.
He disclosed the hope of 1993 was renewed and accomplished in 2023 by presenting one of the best of our sons.
He said history has been written in gold most especially in Yorubaland for averting the tragedy inflicted on Yorubas in 1963 and 1993.
He noted victory will go a long way in healing the wounds.
He enjoined the president elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to be magnanimous with victory by extending hands of fellowship to his contenders.
“I congratulate the Nigeria President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His emergence is a victory for Yorubaland. It’s a great history for Yorubaland that should be written in gold.
“Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu victory will go a long way in healing the wound inflicted on Yorubas in 1963 and 1993.
“We Yourbas have given you our best and we have the assurance you will get the best from him. I was moved with his acceptance speech. He pledged to be our servant. We will ensure you get the best from our golden son.
“I appeal for support for his government in the interest of Nigeria. I pray for divine wisdom, understanding and direction that will re-engineer the hope of common masses and make Nigeria the home of prosperity.”