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Uche Secondus hails Nigerian governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election

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Uche Secondus, former national chairman of Nigeria’s People’s Democratic Party, congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as governor of Osun State. He described the result as a sign of voters’ confidence in the governor, according to statements reported by Punch.

Uche Secondus, former national chairman of Nigeria’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP), congratulated Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun State, on his re-election in the 15 August election. He described the victory as proof of voters’ confidence in the governor’s leadership, in a message published on Sunday.

For Uche Secondus, the result goes beyond the PDP’s interests and reflects voters’ support for Ademola Adeleke’s leadership. Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission declared the incumbent governor the winner of the election.

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