Adeleke Meets President Muhammadu Buhari., Says He Benefited From Electoral Act

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday said his electoral victory was made possible by the electoral act signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari.

He disclosed this to State House correspondents yesterday after a meeting with President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

According to the governor, he came to express appreciation to the president for signing the electoral act, saying it paved way for his victory.

He said; “I am happy to tell you that I just saw our president looking so well, looking so good and I’m happy about that. Since my election, I felt like I should come and say hello to Mr. President and thank him for signing that Electoral Act because I benefited from it.

“That paved way for free and fair elections and the international community is applauding Nigeria, that Nigeria is set for democracy.

“So that is why I’m here today; to see him, thank him and wish him well in his remaining time in office.”

President Buhari promised to consider the request for assistance made by Adeleke.

According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, among the requests Adeleke made were; support on infrastructure development, a proposed new economic city and free trade zone, tax credit and other federal facilities in Osun State.