Former President of the Senate, Sen. David Mark on Sunday congratulated the Osun Governor- Elect , Sen. Ademola Adeleke, over his victory in the state governorship election on Saturday.
Mark, in a statement by his media Adviser, Mr Paul Mumeh, said the victory is a testimony of the acceptance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by the people of Osun.
He said: “Your perseverance, steadfastness, focus, determination and unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of the citizens of Osun has paid off.
“Their votes are investments and trust in you to lead them to the promised Land”.
The former Senate President told Adeleke to see his victory as a call to higher responsibility to do good and emancipate the people from deprivation, poverty and want.
He praised the people of Osun for remaining steadfast and believing in the capacity of Adeleke to deliver dividends of democracy to them.
Mark commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the security operatives and the media for the enabling environment that guaranteed free, fair and credible election in Osun.
He said the PDP victory in Osun shows that “the PDP is the party of choice and the vehicle to usher In positive changes for Nigeria in 2023″.