The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale, has made a U-turn from supporting the incumbent governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, who lost his re-election bid on Saturday, July 16 governorship poll in the state.
The Iwo Oba has also appealed to the people of Osun state to co-operate with the governor-elect.
Oluwo’s message to Adeleke came at a time Gov Oyetola was still contemplating going to the tribunal to challenge the outcome of the election that returned Adeleke as the winner.
Recall that the monarch had before the election promised to deliver 90,000 votes to the incumbent governor
“I am confident of delivering 90,000 votes for Governor Oyetola.” He said
But, the outcome of the election was far below Oba’s expectations as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) lost to the opposition People Democratic Party (PDP).
In a statement signed and released by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem on Friday via the Oba’s social media handles, Oluwo commended Adeleke for his “tenacity, courage, and commitment” to his goal, praying for divine wisdom and understanding to effectively manage the state.
He called for collaborative efforts with technocrats and appealed to the people of Osun state to cooperate with the governor-elect so that Osun would continue to be great in the face of global economic hardship.
The statement reads in part: “I congratulate the Osun State Governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke on his victory at the keenly contested poll. He has demonstrated an act of uncommon courage, and tenacity to have survived many hurdles. His life is a lesson for many aspiring youths. There is always a reward for hard work”
“I look forward to having an Iwo man as the Osun State Governor if God permits! I pray for divine wisdom, courage, and understanding for Senator Ademola Adeleke to effectively manage Osun State affairs,” the statement read.