The political heavyweights are lining up to tip their hats to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the latest salute comes from a familiar corner of the Senate. Aminu Tambuwal, the former Sokoto State governor who now represents Sokoto South, didn’t hold back in his praise, calling Adeleke’s fresh mandate a resounding victory for democracy itself.
In a message posted on his X account on Sunday, Tambuwal made it clear that this wasn’t just about one man’s political comeback. It was, in his words, a moment for the electorate, a signal that the ballot box still carries real weight in Nigeria’s democratic journey. “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 wrote.
Tambuwal, who also once wielded the gavel as Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the opportunity to remind everyone why elections matter beyond the headlines. “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 said.
The former governor didn’t stop at the political theory. He gave a nod to the everyday voters of Osun State, praising them for showing up and standing behind the democratic process. For Tambuwal, their participation was the real story.
But his message also carried a challenge. As Adeleke gears up for another term, Tambuwal urged him to look beyond party lines and govern for everyone, not just those who backed him at the polls. “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.
Wrapping up, Tambuwal wished the governor wisdom and strength for the road ahead, pressing the administration to keep its focus on the welfare and interests of the people. It’s a familiar tune in politics, but coming from a man who has sat in the governor’s chair himself, it carries a bit more weight.
