9th May, 2023
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Supreme Court over his challenger, Gboyega Oyetola.
The president said he recognised the Supreme Court’s verdict on the July 16, 2022 governorship election in Osun State, as well the important role of the judiciary in deepening rule of law and democracy.
With the final decision by the Court, the President reminded the political class and their supporters that the main task at hand is to make the people feel the impact of good governance, where a prosperous, peaceful and stable Osun is guaranteed.
Buhari, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina on Tuesday, urged all citizens and residents of the State, particularly her notable sons and daughters, to give the government of Adeleke all the support it needed to ensure that programmes, policies, plans and aspirations fashioned to make individuals and businesses flourish succeeded.
According to him, “elections should be seen as the path to an end, which is the progress of the people in a peaceful environment, rather than unending bickering. This is the time for inclusion and harmony in the State at the end of litigation.”
Buhari thanked the people of Osun for contributing immensely to the development of the nation, particularly through the State’s rich cultural heritage, the several historic sites and tourist attractions, including the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The President trusted that the government would continue to develop the boundless resources in the State of the Living Spring, complementing the roles of the government at the Centre on national development and prosperity.