Governorship Election: US Mission Congratulates Osun, Commends INEC, Security Agencies

July 18, (THEWILL) – The United States Mission to Nigeria on Monday congratulated the people of Osun State on the peaceful governorship election held in the state on July 16, 2022, in which Senator Ademola Adeleke of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defeated the incumbent governor, Isiaka Oyetola, of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC).

“We commend the concerted efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) staff and security personnel who helped facilitate a secure process that reflected the will of the people,” a statement issued by the Mission said, adding, “We encourage all Nigerian citizens to register to vote now so that your voice can be heard in the national and state elections in 2023.”