The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, on his victory in the state’s governorship election.
Adeleke made his remarks known in a statement he signed and issued on Monday, describing the outcome of the election as a strong vote of confidence in the performance of Makinde in the last four years.
He said, “I congratulate my brother, Governor Seyi Makinde on his re-election at the polls. Residents of Oyo State have reaffirmed their faith and confidence in his performance. They have confirmed the rapid development of Oyo state under the able leadership of my brother, Seyi Makinde.
“On behalf of the people and government of Osun state, I extend our warm felicitation to Governor Makinde. I look forward to years of partnership and collaboration between our two states on inter-state infrastructures among others.”
PM News reported that Adeleke described Oyo and Osun states as siamese twins, calling for closer partnership in economic and social affairs between the two states.