By Chibuike Nwabuko
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The People’s Democratic Party’s candidate in the 2018 Osun State governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Friday congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola on his victory at the Supreme Court.
Adeleke said he has accepted the decision of the Supreme Court as a democrat regardless of his disagreement and disappointment with the ruling.
He disclosed this in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, shortly after the Supreme Court validated the election of Gboyega Oyetola as the legally elected governor of Osun state in 2018.
He said the Supreme Court’s decision, regardless of his disagreement and disappointment with it remained final.
According to him, “As a democrat and law-abiding citizen, I accept the ruling no matter my misgivings.
“I wish Governor Oyetola well in the governance of Osun State.”
Adeleke added, “In all circumstances, we must thank God Almighty. We gallantly fought a good fight in pursuance of a democratic cause.
“The ideals we fought for lives on.
“Our ambition was never a do-or-die affair. We aspired to serve and deliver democratic dividends to the people of Osun state. Our ambition was altruistic. We wish Governor Oyetola the best in the governance of the state.”