Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) national leader Seriake Dickson says the outcome of the Osun State governorship election shows that Nigerians still have influence over who governs them. Writing on his verified X account on Sunday, Dickson congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election.

In his statement, Dickson presents the election result as significant for both Osun and Nigeria’s democracy. He says it demonstrates that, despite a difficult political climate, voters can still express their will through the ballot. He also calls on other candidates who contested the election to show sportsmanship and support peace and development in Osun.

Across the reporting, the key emphasis is on Dickson’s interpretation of the election’s democratic value and his message to other contenders to work with Adeleke after the vote.