Saraki storms Osun meets Omisore ahead of re-run

This was made known in a statement issued on Twitter by the Senate President.

The move is aimed at getting Omisore to align forces with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Osun governorship election, Ademola Adeleke.

Following INEC’s declaration that the election which held in Osun on Saturday, September 22, 2018, there will be a re-run on Thursday, September 27, 2018.

Omisore agrees to work with PDP

According to Saraki, the SDP candidate has agreed to work with the PDP to ensure victory during the re-run elections.

The Senate President said “I thank Sen. Iyiola Omisore (@iyiomisore) for the warm reception he and his people gave me and members of my entourage in Ile-Ife today.

“We have agreed to work together because our goals are the same. We all want good governance in Osun State. Over the next 24 hours, we will work out the details.

“Our discussion will definitely be useful for the growth of democracy in our country; the development of Osun State and its people; as well as for future engagements among political players.”

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According to Punch, Omisore  said “I have given my programmes to both the APC and the PDP. My programme is like this; payment of salaries and pensions. Good governance is what is important to me.

“Anyone among the two that will do that will get my support. I am passionate about Osun State and my interest is the welfare of the people of this state. I have told those sent to me. At the appropriate time, we will tell you where we are going.”

Saraki, who is also the chairman of the PDP Presidential Council on Osun State Gubernatorial Election, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that the election results were inconclusive.