Fintiri’s Victory, ‘An Historic Triumph Of Democracy’- Adeleke

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on his victory at the just concluded gubernatorial election, describing his re-election as “an historic triumph of democracy.”

Reacting to the declaration of Fintiri as winner of the hotly contested election, Governor Adeleke in a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, expressed gladness that Adamawa state was rescued from the path of anarchy orchestrated by anti-democratic forces.

“I felicitate with my brother, Governor Fintiri. The will of the people has triumphed. Democracy has won and the choice of the people, Governor Fintiri is re-elected.

“I commend the vigilance of Adamawa people, their resolve to stand by their choice. I repeat again my commendation of the good conduct of the Electoral Commission. The commission’s prompt action rescued the state from open conflict. We must also commend the judiciary for refusing to play along with enemies of democracy”, Governor Adeleke posited.

While praying for a successful tenure for Governor Fintiri, Governor Adeleke described the Adamawa Chief Executive as a true democrat who from beginning to the end relied on people’s power to assert and regain his electoral mandate from electoral thieves.