Osun 2022: 35 governors congratulate, admit Adeleke to Nigerian Governors Forum,  as Oyetola threatens  court   action

Governors of 35 across the Federation have admitted Senator Ademola Adeleke into the  Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), congratulating him on his victory in  the last  Saturday governorship election in Osun State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, in a letter on July 18, assured Adeleke of the support of Nigerian governors as they welcome him to the NGF.

Fayemi in the letter acquainted Adeleke that the NGF is a non-partisan platform of all 36 democratically elected State Governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria irrespective of political affiliations.

He explained that at the Forum, all governors are served equally and respectfully.

He, therefore, declared: “The NGF wishes you success as you take up the challenges that await you in your exalted office.

“The Forum Secretariat assures Your Excellency of its full support as you embark on this new journey towards elevating your state to a higher level.

“We look forward to working with you and assure you of our commitment to provide outstanding services in line with global best practices and hope that you will in turn trust the Forum’s machinery to at all times provide you professional technical and administrative support.”

The Letter read:

18th July 2022

Senator Ademola Adeleke,

Governor-elect, c\o Adeleke Estate, Ede,

Osun State.

Dear Governor-elect,

Congratulations,

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) wishes to congratulate the Osun State Governor-elect, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on your victory at the just concluded election.

The NGF is a non-partisan platform of all 36 democratically elected State Governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria irrespective of political affiliations.

At the Forum, all governors are served equally and respectfully. The NGF wishes you success as you take up the challenges that await you in your exalted office.

The Forum Secretariat assures Your Excellency of its full support as you embark on this new journey towards elevating your state to a higher level.

We look forward to working with you and assure you of our commitment to provide outstanding services in line with global best practices and hope that you will in turn trust the Forum’s machinery to at all times provide you professional technical and administrative support.

We wish you God’s guidance, strength, direction and the wisdom to deliver on your mandate to your people.  Your Excellency, once again, congratulations and welcome to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.

Governor Kayode Fayemi Governor of Ekiti State, Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum.

Meanwhile, the defeated Governor Gboyega Oyetola of   the All Progressives Congress (APC) has threatened to challenge the  Osun  governorship  election result at the tribunal.