Former Governor of Osun state, Adegboyega Oyetola has congratulated Senator Ademola Adeleke on the ruling of the Supreme Court, upholding his election as governor.
Oyetola in a statement on Tuesday, accepted the ruling of the Court, congratulated Adeleke over his victory while urging him to deliver good governance to the people of the state.
ThisNigeria reported that the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Senator Ademola Adeleke’s victory as the winner of the July 16 governorship election conducted in Osun state.
In a judgement affirmed by the entire five members of the panel, the court discarded the appeal of Oyetola challenging the outcome of the election, stating that it lacked merit.
The statement reads “To our members and supporters across the State, I urge you all to accept the verdict of the Court and move on. The present situation is a win-win for us. It’s both a loss and victory rolled into one. While we lost Osun technically, we gained Nigeria.
“We strongly believe we presented a good case before the Supreme Court but the Court thought otherwise and has given its verdict. While the outcome is against our wish and that of our party members and supporters, we are all bound to accept it as law-abiding citizens.”
“I remain committed to the growth and development of Osun. I will therefore continue to work with well-meaning citizens of Osun, associations and institutions to facilitate development to our dear State. Similarly, I urge all citizens of Osun to continue to exhibit the Omoluabi ethos and uphold the dreams of our forebears for the State, irrespective of party affiliations.”
“To the Osun Governor, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your victory at the Supreme Court. While I pray for your tenure to be prosperous for our people and the State, I urge you to focus on delivery of good governance.
“Politics aside, time has come to let you know that the interest of the masses must be most paramount without any restriction or discrimination whether based on political persuasion, creed or religion. Whatever personal differences we have must give way to the advancement of our great State. The security of Osun people must be guaranteed regardless of their religious and political affiliations. I pray for peace and progress in your tenure.”
