Salam Congratulates Adeleke, Says Politics Is Not Do or Die Affair
By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo
Former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly and governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Najimdeen Folashayo Salam, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying politics should not be treated as a do-or-die affair.
Salam, in a congratulatory message, said the outcome of the election represented the choice of the people, which he urged all political actors and citizens to respect in the interest of peace and unity in Osun State.
He said democratic processes would always involve choices, contestations and differing opinions, stressing that what mattered most was that the people were given the opportunity to decide who should govern them.
“At the end of the day, the choice of the people must prevail. Today, they have exercised that right, and their decision deserves our respect and support,” Salam said.
According to him, the outcome of the election was a reminder that every political contest must produce a winner, adding that political differences should not be allowed to threaten the peace, unity and brotherhood of the people.
“As Omoluabi, we must understand that politics is not a do-or-die affair. Political differences should never become reasons to threaten our peace, unity or brotherhood,” he said.
Salam urged Adeleke, as he begins another term in office, to use the mandate as an opportunity to reflect on areas where his administration may have fallen short, improve on them and consolidate the gains already recorded.
“Governance is a continuous process, and every administration has areas that require reflection, correction and improvement,” he said.
He also called on the governor to put the collective interest of Osun State above party and political considerations, stressing that the state belongs to all its citizens.
“Beyond party lines and political differences, our collective responsibility is to build a state where every citizen can live with dignity, security and hope for a better future,” Salam said.
He wished Adeleke a successful second term, praying that it would bring greater development, peace and prosperity to the people of Osun State.
“Politics is not a do-or-die affair. The people have spoken; democracy has prevailed,” Salam added.
