16/08/2026
Osun Victory: Peter Obi Says When the People Stand, Democracy Wins
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the victory as an important democratic achievement and a demonstration of the power of the people.
Obi, in a statement titled “Osun: When the People Stand, Democracy Wins,” said the people of Osun State had “spoken with courage and clarity,” reaffirming that the power to choose their leaders belongs to the people. He said Adeleke’s renewed mandate reflected his commitment to the people, compassion for their needs, and the strength of his work and achievements in office.
The NDC presidential candidate particularly commended the youths of Osun State for what he described as their courageous and peaceful defence of their democratic mandate. According to him, their vigilance and determination demonstrated that when citizens stand firmly to protect their votes, “the forces of good can overcome the forces of darkness.”
Obi said the lesson from Osun was that democracy is strongest when citizens are alert, conscious of their civic responsibilities and determined to ensure that their votes count. He stressed that every genuine vote must be respected and every lawful mandate protected.
Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, Obi called on Nigerians to remain informed, participate actively, vote and, most importantly, protect their votes. He noted that Nigerians are the ones experiencing hunger, deprivation, insecurity and hardship and therefore possess the power, through their votes, to bring about the change needed to address these challenges.
He also urged political actors to place the interests of the people above partisan considerations and embrace peace, unity and the rule of law. Elections, he said, should not be battles of violence but contests of ideas, competence, character and service.
