Oyetola Response To Adeleke's Supreme Court Victory
Former Osun Governor Gboyega Oyetola has acceded to the Supreme Court's decision upholding Senator Ademola Adeleke's appointment as governor.
We had previously reported that the top court had confirmed Adeleke, the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate for governor on July 16, 2022, as the governor of Osun.
Adeleke was confirmed as the governor of Osun state by the five-member Supreme Court bench headed by Justice John Okoro, who upheld that decision.
Oyetola failed to present sufficient evidence to support his claim that there were excessive votes cast in the governorship election on July 16, 2022, according to the ruling read aloud by Justice Emmanuel Agim of the supreme court.
In a statement he personally signed in response, Oyetola stated that while the ruling of the Supreme Court went against the wishes of the members and supporters of his party, he nonetheless accepted it for the sake of state peace and prosperity.
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."
Oyetola pleaded with APC members and supporters not to be saddened and depressed by the court's ruling.
They were urged by the previous governor to prepare for the party's next obligations.
Additionally, he expressed his gratitude to the party's national and state leadership for their dedication and support throughout the legal dispute.
Oyetola 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 development to our dear State.
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