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References
- ↑ Adeyemo, Adeolu (21 March 2022). "Osun 2022: PDP Picks Adewusi As Adeleke's Running Mate". Nigerian Tribune . Osogbo. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ↑ Gbadebo, Bode (2022). "Osun Poll: PDP Group Congratulates Adeleke, Adewusi". Leadership . Retrieved 30 July 2022.
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