Regardless of the backlash generated by his alleged inciting statement few days before August 15 gubernatorial poll in Osun, the lawmaker representing Osun East senatorial district, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, on Friday congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election for second term in office.

It is recalled that Fadahunsi had reportedly faced condemnation for allegedly instigating members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijesa axis to attack Accord members in the week preceding the governorship poll won by Adeleke.

However, in a congratulatory message dated September 4, 2026, the lawmaker extended greetings on behalf of his political family, associates and Osun East Senatorial District to the governor for winning the poll.

But he called on Adeleke to pay more attention to the socioeconomic needs of the state by rededicating himself to overall and equitable development of Osun.

Fadahunsi, who described Adeleke’s re-election as a reflection of the confidence and electoral mandate of the people of Osun, noted that the governor’s second term offered an opportunity to consolidate the achievements of his first administration and deliver greater dividends of democracy to the people.

“Having once again secured the confidence and electoral mandate of the people for a second term, I pray that Almighty God will grant you greater wisdom, strength, good health and the grace to surpass the achievements recorded during your first term in office,” he posited.

While appealing to Adeleke to pay particular attention to the development needs of Osun East Senatorial District, Fadahunsi emphasised the need for equitable distribution of government projects, programmes and other dividends of democracy across the state.

He stressed that the second term should provide an opportunity for the administration to broaden its development agenda and address the needs of communities across the state.

Fadahunsi also assured the governor of his support, collaboration and partnership, saying political differences should not stand in the way of the collective interest of the people.

He further contended that the cooperation of political leaders, government officials, stakeholders and residents would be critical to achieving lasting peace, progress and prosperity in Osun State.

“Please accept my assurances of support, collaboration and partnership as we—you, me and other stakeholders—work together for the peace, progress, development and prosperity of our dear state,” Fadahunsi averred.