OSUN: Adeleke Reacts To Defeat At Supreme Court

A few after hours after the Supreme Court affirmed the election of Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, his major challenger in the guber tussle and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ademola Adeleke has congratulated him.

The apex court in its judgment today, Friday affirmed the victory of the governor at the September 2018 governorship poll.

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In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke noted that his ambition to be the governor of Osun State was never a do-or-die affair.

He also noted that regardless of his disagreement and disappointment, the Supreme Court’s decision remained final.

He said, “As a democrat and law-abiding citizen, I accept the ruling no matter my misgivings.

“I wish Governor Oyetola well in the governance of Osun State.”

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Adeleke added, “In all circumstances, we must thank God Almighty. We gallantly fought a good fight in pursuance of a democratic cause.

“The ideals we fought for lives on.

“Our ambition was never a do-or-die affair. We aspired to serve and deliver democratic dividends to the people of Osun state. Our ambition was altruistic. We wish Governor Oyetola the best in the governance of the state.”

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