The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff have congratulated members of the party over the victory recorded at the senatorial election in Osun state.

Sheriff, in a statement on Sunday by the acting spokesperson for the party, Mr. Bernard Mikko, said the party would dedicate the PDP victory to the memory of Senator Isiaka Adeleke.

The PDP stated, “This victory is as a result of hard work, dedication and commitment of PDP members in Osun State. We thank them all for their loyalty, especially our grass-roots mobilisers, who worked tirelessly to make this victory possible.

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“The significance of this victory is obvious and the leadership of the party at all levels will consolidate on and earn this trust and confidence reposed in the party.

“The national leadership of the party is particularly pleased with the Osun State Working Committee, party elders youths and traditional leaders that warmly received us.

“We give glory to God and dedicate this victory to the loving memory of the late Senator Adeleke, whose legacy will be championed by his successor.”

Adeleke, the PDP candidate, defeated Hussain with total votes of 97,480 to 66,116.

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