The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, at the weekend, paid a visit to the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke.
Basiru, who stated that although ‘election is over’, he maintained that the APC defeat was painful for members of the party, noted that he personally campaigned extensively for Bola Oyebamiji across at least 12 local government areas.
The APC national secretary maintained that the election was now a thing of the past and that political actors should focus on the unity and progress of the state.
“Yes, it is very painful for some of us that he defeated our party in the election. I campaigned in at least 12 local governments for my candidate and I deployed all resources to ensure that we won the election,” he said.
Basiru, therefore, congratulated Governor Adeleke on his victory, pledging to work with him towards securing massive support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
According to him, his visit to Adeleke was motivated by three major reasons, namely: To appreciate the governor for his condolence visit and attendance at his late mother’s burial; congratulate him on his electoral victory and thank him for endorsing President Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election.
The visit came shortly after Oyebamiji, the APC governorship candidate in the election, congratulated Adeleke and pledged to support efforts aimed at promoting peace and development in the state.
Oyebamiji had also urged Adeleke to urgently address the recent killings in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, stressing the need for lasting peace and security in the state now that the election had been concluded.
Basiru recalled the governor’s personal gesture during the burial of his mother, saying Adeleke not only visited his family but also attended the burial ceremony.
“My visit here is in three fold. I want to thank His Excellency and also to return the visit he made to my house during the time I lost my mother.
“You know that it was well reported that he came to my house to visit me and my family. He also graciously attended the burial ceremonies for my mother.
“He even wore a complete Agbada of the same attire that I wore. So I came to thank him as is expected of an Omoluabi,” Basiru said.
