The Supreme Court sitting in Abuja today validated the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State at the state 2022 Governorship Election.
Justice Emmanuel Agim, who read the judgment stated that the governor validly won the election.
In his reaction, Governor Adeleke thanked the people of Osun State and his family members, saying that judiciary has proven once again that it is reliable.
His words, “I say thank you Osun. To the judiciary, Osun has emerged as a moral compass affirming the integrity of my lord justices. Your affirmation of the truth and people’s will consolidate and strengthen our democracy. On behalf of the Osun people, we appreciate you and we adore your love for justice and equity.
“To all stakeholders in the Osun project, be assured that the revalidation of our mandate is a challenge, a call to duty, a fresh demand for more dividends of democracy.
“I commit myself to an even more expanded delivery of good governance. In me, you will find a truthful pro-people governor. I seek the support and cooperation of all Osun residents and citizens in respective of party affiliation. This is our state and we must join hands to develop it.
“My dear people of Osun State, the good job continues. We shall wrap up the implementation of our five points agenda. We shall focus as usual on grassroots development and infrastructural revival of our dear state. Our policies shall fight poverty, insecurity, unemployment, and underdevelopment. You shall truthfully feel, taste and enjoy the dividends of democracy.”
