The decision of the Court of Appeal, which upheld the election of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been hailed as victory for democracy.
The Chairman of Arewa Youths for the Sustenance of Democracy and Good Governance Alhaji Salihu Magaji said this while addressing a press conference in Bauchi over the weekend.
He said the judgment of the appellate court was a resounding affirmation of the expressed will of the people of Osun State in their quest for purposeful leadership and good governance in the State.
The Court of Appeal had on Friday upheld Adeleke’s victory at the July 16, 2022 governorship election after upturning the decision of the tribunal which was in favour of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.
He said the jubilation in Osun State and other states of the Federation is a testament of the fact that Adeleke’s election is not only a reflection of the aspiration of the majority of the people of Osun State but also that of millions of lovers of democracy across the nation.
The chairman said since his inauguration in November last year, Adeleke has continued to demonstrate capacity for purposeful governance as evinced in his people-oriented and result-driven developmental projects in line with the yearnings and aspiration of the people.
He congratulated Governor Adeleke and urged him to continue in repositioning Osun State and giving the people the breath of fresh air that eluded them under the abysmal APC administration in the State.
Magaji said the judgement has once again reaffirmed the confidence of the Nigerian people in he nation’s judiciary.
“The judgement vindicated Adeleke, it clearly shows that the will of the people has spoken, the fact that truth cannot be hidden and it is constant, he said
“President Buhari and the National Assembly’s achievements on electoral reforms have come to stay
“The judgement shows truly the Judiciary remains the hope of the masses. We in the 19 Northern states congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on this occasion, the entire members of PDP and Osun people as a whole.
“We are appealing to the APC family of Osun to accept this judgment in good faith and join hands with Senator Ademola to move Osun state forward.
“In any electoral contest in a democracy you win some you lose some. Political campaigns and electoral contests have come and gone. It’s time to settle down for governance.
“The will of the people of Osun has spoken because Adeleke won all his three Senatorial.seats and nine House of representatives members which shows People of Osun are behind Adelele.
“It’s only Allah that gives Power to whom he will at the time he wishes, let them.trust in Allah and respect Almighy Allah’s will fir the sustenance of Democracy
“We commended the lord ship of the Appeal court for their steadfastness, and ensure that the true wish of Osun people is not robbed.”
He said history will not forget the justices who decided the case and stuck to the truth.
