The immediate-past governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated Ademola Adeleke over his victory at the Supreme Court.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the apex court on Tuesday dismissed Mr Oyetola’s appeal, challenging the victory of Mr Adeleke in the July 16, 2022 governorship election in Osun State.
In a statement signed by the ex-governor, he noted that although the judgement didn’t favour him and his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, he had accepted the verdict in the interest of the people of the state.
Mr Oyetola appealed to APC members, his supporters, and those who voted for him during the election to accept the judgement as the will of God.
He said, “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.
“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.”
He further prayed for the incumbent governor, wishing that his tenure be prosperous for the people and the state.
The former governor said, “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 the development of 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 the delivery of good governance.
“Politics aside, the 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 the Osun people must be guaranteed regardless of their religious and political affiliations. I pray for peace and progress in your tenure.”
