By Victor Ernest
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun West Senatorial District by-election.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the acting spokesman of the party, Bernard Mikko, Sheriff also congratulated the electorates in the senatorial district for the victory.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday announced Adeleke of PDP as the winner of the by-election held on Saturday in 10 local government areas of the district.
The winner, who is the younger brother of the late Sen. Isiaka Adeleke, scored 97, 480 votes to defeat a former Sen. Mudashiru Hussein of the APC, who had 66, 116 votes.
Secret of success
Sheriff attributed Adeleke’ victory to hard work, dedication and commitment of PDP faithful in Osun.
”We thank all the electorate for their loyalty, particularly our grassroots mobilisers who worked tirelessly to make this victory possible.
”The significance of this victory is obvious and the leadership of the party at all levels will consolidate and earn this trust and confidence reposed on the party,” Sheriff said.
He also commended PDP, Osun Working Committee, party elders, youths and the traditional rulers for the warm reception given to him and his entourage during their house to house campaign.
The chairman promised that PDP would not fail the electorate, adding it would sustain the late Adeleke’s legacy.