In a message shared on his X account on Sunday, the former governor said the election showed that voters still had the power to choose their leaders through the ballot.

“This victory is not only a personal triumph for Governor Adeleke; it is a victory for democracy and, above all, a victory for the people of Osun State, who have once again exercised their constitutional right to determine who leads them,” he said.

Tambuwal, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, said, “The ballot remains the most powerful expression of the will of the people in a democracy. When citizens freely make their choice, and that choice is respected, our democratic institutions are strengthened, and public confidence in the electoral process is deepened.”

He also praised Osun residents for taking part in the election and supporting the democratic process.

While congratulating Adeleke on winning another term, Tambuwal urged him to use the fresh mandate to govern everyone in the state, regardless of political party.

“As he prepares to continue the work of governance, I urge him to see this renewed mandate as an even greater responsibility to serve all the people of Osun State, irrespective of political affiliation,” he said.

Tambuwal wished Adeleke wisdom and strength as he begins another term, urging his administration to focus on improving the welfare and interests of the people.

The former Kano State governor said some governors who had failed to meet the needs of their people were moving to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), allegedly believing that the party’s political strength would help them win another term.

He said growing concerns over insecurity, poverty, unemployment and poor public services could affect how Nigerians vote in the 2027 elections.

“What I foresee in the 2027 elections is that most of the governors seeking re-election will be disappointed because people will not support them,” Kwankwaso said.

Kwankwaso said Nigerians were becoming more politically conscious and would not necessarily support politicians simply because they controlled government structures.

He pointed to the large number of children out of school and the insecurity affecting communities across the country as reasons citizens were demanding better leadership.

The former Kano governor also highlighted some of the programmes implemented during his time in office, particularly in education.

He said his administration expanded access to primary, secondary and tertiary education for qualified residents, while also introducing programmes to address the Almajiri challenge.

According to him, his government also invested in educational infrastructure, including hostels for students.

Kwankwaso criticised the growing movement of politicians from opposition parties into the APC, saying some were doing so mainly to gain political advantage ahead of the 2027 elections.

He maintained that the ultimate decision would rest with Nigerian voters, regardless of the political structures controlled by incumbent governors.

He argued that governments could improve citizens’ lives when public resources were properly prioritised and used to address pressing needs.

According to Fayose, Adeleke’s victory as the Accord Party candidate was a result of the resilience and determination of the people of the state.

He said, “The Osun election has come and gone, and the people are the heroes of this election. With 16 APC governors in Osun, the party failed woefully. Shame caught them.

“I love Osun people. They are not like Ekiti people. Ekiti people are vote sellers. When you look at what happened in Osun, you will see that the power of the people is greater than the power of the APC.

“If Osun people can defeat 16 governors, it means all of us can defeat Tinubu before 2pm in the January elections. The power of the people is greater than the power of those in power.”

He urged Nigerians to emulate the people of Osun State and work towards removing President Bola Tinubu in 2027.