Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election and urged him to remain focused on good governance.
Obasanjo gave the charge during a surprise congratulatory visit to Adeleke at his country home in Ede on Sunday night.
The former president prayed for Adeleke's continued success and encouraged him to keep delivering the dividends of democracy to residents of Osun State.
“Continue to deliver good governance. Continue to meet the needs of your people,” Obasanjo told the governor.
Adeleke, who was reportedly surprised by the visit, expressed gratitude to God, the people of Osun and supporters of his re-election.
The governor promised to remain committed to serving the people and said he would not disappoint those who contributed to his victory.
Adeleke secured a fresh four-year mandate after winning Saturday's governorship election on the platform of the Accord Party.
He polled 511,067 votes, defeating APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, who recorded 444,815 votes, while ADC candidate Najeem Salaam finished third with 17,180 votes.
The governor won in 19 of Osun's 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won 11.
Obasanjo's visit came shortly after the conclusion of the closely contested election and amid celebrations across the state following Adeleke's victory.
The former president was accompanied during the visit by his ally, Otunba Oyewole Fasawe, while Adeleke was joined by his deputy, Kola Adewusi.
Adeleke reportedly welcomed Obasanjo with dancing and a song of praise, reflecting the celebratory mood following his electoral victory.
The visit also places renewed attention on the responsibilities facing Adeleke as he begins preparations for another four-year term.
Beyond the congratulatory gesture, Obasanjo's message centred on governance and the need for the governor to prioritise the welfare and expectations of Osun residents.
Adeleke has also indicated that he intends to pursue reconciliation after the election, including efforts to work with political opponents where their ideas could benefit the state.
With the election now concluded, attention will shift from campaigning to governance as the governor prepares to begin his new mandate.
For Adeleke, the challenge will be translating the renewed electoral mandate into tangible improvements for residents while maintaining the political support that secured his victory.
Obasanjo's intervention therefore comes as both a congratulatory message and a reminder that the real test of Adeleke's second term will be his administration's performance.