The Allied Peoples Movement (APM), on Sunday, hailed Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the victory as a triumph of the will of the people over the rule of might.

The party also commended the people of Osun State for defying the political tension that preceded the election to exercise their democratic rights and protect their votes.

In a statement by its National Chairman, Dr Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, the APM said the outcome of the election had brightened Nigeria’s democratic landscape and demonstrated the beauty of democracy.

Dantalle said the election was significant because it showed that the mandate of the people could prevail when citizens remained committed to exercising and protecting their constitutional rights.

He said: “As a major stakeholder in the democratic process, APM has been in the vanguard for the enthronement of genuine democracy in Nigeria where every vote is counted and counts in the overall result, and the clear mandate of the people respected by all stakeholders as happened in the Osun governorship election.

“The unprecedented political violence in the election tested the resolve, commitment and dedication of Nigerians to democratic governance. Its success is a testament to citizens’ enormous capacity to resist reactionary forces that wanted to influence and truncate the election. National interest supersedes partisan politics.

“Together, we will build a strong, united, stable, equitable and just democratic nation. Congratulations to the people of Osun.”