He said the outcome clearly indicated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had proven himself as a true democrat by allowing citizens to exercise their civic responsibilities without interference.

According to him, the final results showed that Adeleke secured victory in 19 of Osun State’s 30 local government areas, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Oyetola Oyebamiji, won in 11.

Adeleke recorded 511,067 votes against Oyebamiji’s 444,811, while the ADC scored 17,180 votes.

Garba, however, criticised the ADC for its poor performance in the election despite what he described as its outbursts and propaganda.

“I have been telling our people that this ADC will not make any impact. It only exists in a few local governments in the North.

“I was shocked by the poor performance of the ADC in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election,” he said.

He explained that the outcome went beyond the figures recorded at the polls, describing it as a significant expression of democratic choice.

“It also provides an opportunity to consider what the election means for the state of Nigeria’s democracy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.

Garba said President Tinubu had shown that occupying the presidency did not automatically mean that every election conducted during his administration must be won by his political party.

He said the distinction was crucial to the survival of democracy.

“When electoral institutions are allowed to function independently and citizens are free to choose their leaders, it strengthens public confidence in democracy and demonstrates the resilience of Nigeria’s democratic institutions,” he said.

DAILY POST reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Adeleke the winner of the Osun governorship election.

He defeated the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.

Adeleke’s victory has continued to attract reactions from Nigerians and political analysts over the past 24 hours.

Reacting, Lukman said the Osun election had provided a veritable template for opposition parties seeking to remove President Tinubu in 2027.

He noted that the opposition coalition does not lack support from Nigerians but is facing the challenge of fragmentation.

According to him, opposition leaders in Nigeria must unite to remove President Tinubu.

“Nigeria’s opposition does not suffer from a shortage of popular support. Its greatest challenge is fragmentation.

“Nigeria is bigger than any candidate, any ambition and any political party. If opposition leaders genuinely believe that the country requires a different direction in 2027, then they must demonstrate the same courage, restraint and willingness to compromise that has now produced this outcome in Osun,” he stated.

Recall that Adeleke of the Accord Party defeated Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to emerge victorious in Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.

DAILY POST reports that David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, played a significant role in the Osun election.

Reacting, Frank said Saturday’s poll in Osun was a demonstration of the power of the people and a possible pointer to the 2027 general election.

He noted that the citizens can overcome political pressure and other odds when they remain determined to defend their choices at the polls.

“President Tinubu may think he already has his election results in mind, but ultimately, it is the Nigerian people who will decide his fate through the power of their votes.

“Let 2027 not be business as usual. They must vote, stay, and see their votes counted, just as they have done in Osun.

“I commend the people of Osun for this new political ingenuity, where money is taken, yet still voted for the candidate of their choice. After all, the money belongs to us as citizens, as it was taken from government coffers.

“Going into 2027, I call on Nigerian youths and celebrities alike to borrow a leaf from Davido, as this is not the time to sit on the fence. Nigeria belongs to all of us,” he stated.