The article draws a parallel between a by-election for the Mayor of Manchester in the UK and the recent governorship election in Osun State, Nigeria. In the UK, Andy Burnham resigned as Mayor to run for parliament, leading to a by-election won by Bev Craig. In Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke regained his seat after a fiercely contested election, despite federal interference and a tense atmosphere. The author suggests that Osun's election provided hope for Nigeria.
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