Governor Ademola Adeleke has reacted to the Supreme Court ruling with an assurance to govern the people with the fear of God. Recall that in the late hours of yesterday afternoon, the Supreme Court led by Justice Emmanuel Agim, dismissed an appeal against Ademola Adeleke’s election victory by Adegboyega Oyetola, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Reacting to the judgment, Governor Adeleke expressed gratitude to God while assuring the people of his good ruling. Adeleke while speaking in his hometown, Ede, described the judgment as “a historic landmark in the history of Osun politics”. “Today is the day our God ordained to stand his authority as the owner and giver of power,” he also said. He added, “Today is that moment when the will of the people ordained by God survived the anti-masses plot of powerful forces. We, therefore celebrate God almighty. We dedicate today’s victory to Him. State power is of God and he bestowed it on whoever he wishes. “I will remain God’s driven, divinely inspired, I will govern with the fear of God. Our governorship is an affirmation that we are for the people, by the people,” he promised. Commending the court and the judges who judged the case in his favor, he said, “Integrity of my lord justice, your affirmation for the truth and people’s will, consolidate and strengthen our democracy. On behalf of the Osun people, we appreciate you and adore your love for justice and equity. Challenge, a call to duty, a fresh demand for more dividends of democracy”. He continued, “I commit myself to more expanded delivery of good governance, in me, you will find a true pro-people governor. I seek the support of all Osun residents and citizens, in respective of party affiliations. This is our state and we must join hands to develop it. “My appreciation goes to my family. My wives, Titi and Ngozi, and children. To all Imole in Nigeria and abroad. Thank you for standing by me. I want to thank my brother and sister. “My people of Osun State, the good job continues, we wrap up the implementation of our five points agenda. We shall focus on grassroots development. We shall embark on the agricultural revival of our dear state. Our policies shall fight poverty, insecurity, unemployment, and underdevelopment. You shall truthfully feel and enjoy the dividend of democracy.”
