Gov Adeleke Expresses Satisfation with Appeal Court Ruling

By Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says the judgement of the Court of Appeal, validating his election has rekindled the trust of Nigerians in the Nigeria’s Judiciary as the hope of the ordinary people.

Governor Adeleke stated this while reacting to the judgement of the Court on his appeal against the judgement of the election petition tribunal voiding his election as Governor of the Osun State in the July 16 governorship election.

Our Correspondent reports that the Country home of the Adeleke family in Ede was full of supporters who trooped in to celebrate the Appeal judgement.

Governor Adeleke who could not hide his joy after hearing the verdict of the Appeal Court sang songs of praises to God for the favourable judgement.

The Governor said the verdict of the Court was an affirmation of the voice of the Osun people on their choice of Governor freely expressed during last year governorship election in the state.

Governor Adeleke noted that, with the Appeal Court judgement confirming him as duly elected Governor, he would continue to deliver on its campaign promises to the people for a meaningful and sustainable development in the state.

He urged the opposition to accept the judgement in good faith and join hands with his administration to work for the development of Osun State.

The Governor also advised his supporters to jubilate with caution and not to cause mayhem reminding them it is holy month of Ramadan.

In his remark, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye was full of gratitude to God for the victory at the Appeal Court.

Also speaking, the Secretary, Caretaker Committee of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Osun State, Otunba Femi Carrena who described the judgement as the will of God and the people, urged members of the party to remain committed to the present administration in the state.

Recall that the Tribunal headed by Justice Terste Kume had on January 27, 2023 declared the All Progressive candidate, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola as the winner of July 16 governorship election asking Governor Adeleke to vacate the office.

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