Sen. Ademola Adeleke, Osun State Governor has hailed the overwhelming rejection of the Election Petition Tribunal judgement by the good people of the state.
In a statement signed by the Governor on Saturday and made available to newsmen by his media aide, Olawale Rasheed Adeleke expressed delight at the people’s action, assuring that his administration will defend and ensure that their mandate is not stolen again.
Adeleke who reacted to protests of support and rejection of the judgment from the 30 local governments and the Area Council, said it is a reaffirmation of popular support for his government.
He assured that “the popular mandate will not be stolen either through front or backdoor.
Adeleke said, ” I have read stories of multiple protests and I have seen many videos from all over the state. From Central, West and East, I am overwhelmed by your open defence of our mandate. I express my appreciation to our people for their show of support. Your love for me is much appreciated.
”We have not done anything wrong. We won clearly with a wide margin. Local and foreign observers hailed our election as the best in recent Nigerian history.
“Be rest assured that by God and Man, justice will be done. Our mandate won’t be stolen.
”I urge you to remain calm. We should not take the law into our hands. We have appealed the judgement and we are sure of victory by the Special Grace of God”.
