By Matthew Don
President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Bola Tinubu have all congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state on his victory at the court following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that affirmed him duly elected on September 22, and 27, 2018.
They all told the governor to be magnanimous in victory and put beside him the distractions that the court processes brought about and face the business of governance in Osun.
Buhari and Lawan spoke through their media advisers,while Tinubu signed his own statement personally.
Tinubu, National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said the ruling shows that the Nigerian judiciary was firmly on course and works in tandem with the people’s aspiration.
Tinubu said regardless of the “intimidation, unnecessary accusations and rumour-mongering, the apex court lived to its billing by dispensing justice without fear or favour.”
Tinubu’s statement which he personnaly signed said:“The court did not rule based on any hearsay but acted on the basis of the merits and demerits of the case before it. The Supreme Court and the judiciary therefore deserve our commendation for it has further strengthened the democratic process.
“I congratulate Governor Oyetola for his steadfastness and for remaining calm while the electoral case lasted. I commend the government and people of Osun in allowing the rule of law to run its entire course. I urge them to continue to assist the security agencies in maintaining and sustaining the peace.
“The All Progressives Congress must be commended for standing firmly behind the governor. Also, PDP and its candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, have exercised and exhausted their rights as expected of them. I praise them for their doggedness.”
In congratulating Oyetola,Tinubu urged him to be magnanimous in victory, extend his hands of fellowship to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and continue to unite the people.