By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Enugu State Government has expressed happiness over the victory of Senator Ademola Adeleke in the keenly contested 2022 Osun State Governorship election.

A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, described the electoral victory of Senator Adeleke, as “a big vote of confidence, by the great people of Osun State, in your capacity and competence to turn fortunes around in the State”.

The statement disclosed that Senator Adeleke is “not only from Osun State but also from Enugu State (the Coal City State) where you were born”.

Pointing out that “the government and good people of Enugu State are happy and proud of the victory of our son, Senator Ademola Adeleke”, Prof Ortuanya stated that the victory “is an affirmation of the power of perseverance, abiding faith in God and a referendum on your long-standing investment in human capital development”.

Congratulating the Osun State Governor-elect, Prof. Ortuanya said: “The people of Enugu State welcome your victory and would receive you with open arms at your convenience”.

Full text of the statement reads: “The Government and good people of Enugu State are happy and proud of the victory of our son, Senator Ademola Adeleke, in the keenly contested 2022 Osun State Governorship election.

“The Governor-elect, you are not only from Osun State but also from Enugu State (the Coal City State) where you were born.

“Your Electoral victory is a big vote of confidence, by the great people of Osun State, in your capacity and competence to turn fortunes around in the State. It is an affirmation of the power of perseverance, abiding faith in God and a referendum on your long-standing investment in human capital development.

“The people of Enugu State welcome your victory and would receive you with open arms at your convenience. Congratulations!”