By Matthew Don
Senator Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2018 Osun State governorship election, has congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola on his victory at the Supreme Court.
He did on Friday, like the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi.
Adeleke in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said his ambition to be the Governor of Osun State was never a do-or-die affair.
He said the Supreme Court’s decision, regardless of his disagreement and disappointment with it remained final.
Adeleke 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.
“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.”
Also, from Ekiti State, Governor Fayemi, congratulated Oyetola describing the ruling of the apex court as an affirmation of the people’s will as expressed through their votes in the 2018 governorship election in the state.
Fayemi also congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the people of Osun for remaining calm and optimistic throughout the judicial process.
He urged Oyetola to be magnanimous in victory and extend a hand of fellowship to his opponent in the bid to move the state forward.
Said Fayemi: “It is a great day for democracy. The highest court in the country has finally settled the controversies surrounding the Osun governorship election and affirmed Governor Oyetola as the true winner of the election.
“Hearty congratulations to my brother Governor, Oyetola. A bigger congratulations to the people of Osun State, who are the real winners in the context.”