Osun State governor, Gboyega Oyetola says the judgment of Election Petition Tribunal that sacked him has been put on appeal adding that justice will p
Osun State governor, Gboyega Oyetola says the judgment of Election Petition Tribunal that sacked him has been put on appeal adding that justice will prevail.
A statement released by the state government, read: “The Government of the State of Osun wishes to appreciate the teeming support of the majority of the people in all things essential for mutual progress. As it is, the administration of His Excellency, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, Governor, State of Osun, wishes to assure the people that the judgment of the Election Tribunal has been put on appeal.
“This is to further assure all the residents of the state of adequate security of lives and properties, as the Government of the State is still the only legitimate government having the authority to govern the State. We assure all our people that justice will prevail at last, and the law enforcement agencies have been instructed to maintain law and order across the state. We therefore urge all the residents of the state to go about their lawful duties without any hindrance.”
The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, declared Senator Ademola Adeleke winner. The three-member panel held that the rerun election that held on September 27, 2018, was illegal.
