Minister of interior and former governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola has reacted to Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Ademola Adeleke defeating the incumbent Governor of the state and All Progressives Congress candidate, Gboyega Oyetola.
Aregbesola who was absent at APC mega rally in Osun on Tuesday July 12 and also didn’t participate in the governorship election on Saturday July 16.
An hour after the result was announced the minister posted a cryptic message on his verified Facebook page.
He quoted chapter four, verse 17 of the book of Daniel. The minister wrote that “the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.”
“Osun Le Tente,” the post read.
“‘This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.’- (Daniel 4:17).”
The lead-up to the election had created a rift in the relationship between Aregbesola and Oyetola, as the minister opposed the governor’s re-election bid.
The minister had backed Moshood Adeoti, former secretary to the state government (SSG), for the APC governorship ticket, but Oyetola won the primary election.
Following the loss of his preferred candidate, APC in Osun has splitted into two factions — one loyal to Aregbesola while the other supports Oyetola.
