Osun Election: PDP Says Adeleke’s Victory Is a Foretaste of 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as a warning to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, said the outcome of the election was a clear message from voters in Osun State about what Nigerians should expect in 2027.

The PDP said Adeleke’s victory came despite what it described as “strong will, vigilance and resistance” by the people of Osun against alleged attempts by the APC to win the state at all costs.

The opposition party also accused the ruling party of using intimidation and other tactics during the election, alleging that opposition politicians were targeted in the build-up to the poll.

It specifically referenced the invitation of Senator Francis Fadahunsi by the police, describing it as part of what it called a broader attempt to intimidate opposition figures.

The PDP further raised concerns over the conduct of some national institutions during the election, alleging that the security agencies failed to maintain neutrality.

It also criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of the state’s account and questioned the delay in the uploading of results from 470 polling units by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

While commending the people of Osun for what it described as their resilience, the PDP urged Nigerians not to become complacent as the 2027 elections approach.

The party called on voters to protect their votes and remain vigilant, saying the experience in Osun should serve as a lesson ahead of the next general election.

“Overall, the result from Osun is an advance payment by Nigerians against the APC; the balance will come in 2027,” the party said.

The PDP maintained that election results must reflect the wishes of voters freely expressed through the ballot, rather than what it described as the preferences of a privileged minority.

It added that Nigerians must remain vigilant to protect the democratic process and ensure that their votes count in future elections.