Supreme Court Ruling : Osun Election Case ‘Evidence’ Of  ‘Judicial Integrity’-Gov Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has reacted to the Supreme Court ruling that upheld his election victory on Tuesday.

The Supreme Court in  the judgment read by Justice Emmanuel Agim had  set aside the appeal by Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola challenging the election victory  of Governor Ademola Adeleke while also upholding  the Appeal Court ruling that had   affirmed  the governor ’s election victory.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that the governor has called Tuesday, May 9 , 2023 ‘a historic landmark in the history of Osun state politics’. 

‘Today is the day our God ordained to stamp His authority as the owner and giver of power; today is that moment when the will of the people ordained by God survived the anti-masses plot of powerful forces;

We therefore celebrate God almighty, the author and finisher of our faith;

We dedicate today’s victory to Him, as we finally assume the governorship of this great state of living spring; power is of God and He bestows it on whoever He wills – I will remain God- driven, divinely inspired governing in the fear of God;

Our governorship is an affirmation that a government of the people, by the people and for the people is possible;

Our victory is a testimony that people’s will backed by divine will can withstand and survive plots of anti-democratic elements;

I must therefore express my heartfelt appreciation to great people of Osun state for your deep support. on behalf of my family and party, I say thank you’ he said.

The governor also noted that Osun state gubernatorial election case that was concluded on Tuesday  has helped to prove judicial integrity.

‘To the judiciary, Osun has emerged as a moral compass, affirming the integrity of my lord justices;

Your affirmation for truth and people’s will consolidates and strengthens our democracy. On behalf of Osun people, we appreciate you and we adore your love for justice and equity;

To all stakeholders in the Osun project, be assured that the revalidation of our mandate is a challenge, a call to duty, a fresh demand for more dividends of democracy;

I commit myself to an even more expanded delivery of good governance; in me, you will find a truly pro-people governor;

I seek support and cooperation of all Osun residents and citizens irrespective of party affiliation. This is our state and we must join hands to develop it;

My special appreciation goes to my family, my brother, my sister. You are all my strong pillar of support;

To all Imole and PDP supporters locally and internationally, our victory is validated. Thanks for standing by me;

My dear good people of Osun state , the good job continues. We shall ramp up the implementation of our five- point agenda. We shall focus as usual on grassroots development and infrastructural revival of our dear state;

Our policies shall fight poverty, insecurity, unemployment and under-development. You shall truly feel, taste and enjoy dividends of democracy’ he said-Team@orientactualmags.com
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