The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the Tribunal’s judgement sacking Ademola Adeleke as Governor of Osun State and declaring former Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola as winner of the July 16 2022 Osun State Governorship Election.
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The PDP made this known via a Press Statement released on Friday 27 January, 2023, insisting that Ademola Adeleke won the Osun State July 16 2022 Governorship Election by “lawful votes”.
The Tribunal’s judgement against Governor Ademola Adeleke has ignited protests across the State, however, the Governor has urged his supporters to “remain calm” and that he has the “right of appeal”.
The Press Statement released by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP):
Date: January 27, 2023
Press Statement
Title – Osun: PDP Rejects Tribunal Judgement, insists On Adeleke’s Victory by Lawful Votes
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), rejects the judgement of the Osun State Governorship Election Tribunal which seeks to nullify the mandate freely given to our Party and Candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke by the People of Osun State in the July 16, 2022 Governorship Election.
The judgement of the Tribunal is contrary to the Will of the people of Osun State which was expressed by the overwhelming votes cast for our Party and Candidate at the election.
The July 16, 2022 Governorship Election in Osun State was adjudged by local and international observers to be free, fair, transparent and clearly won by the PDP and our Candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke in confirmation of the wishes and aspiration of the people.
The Will of the people of Osun State as expressed by electing Governor Adeleke must be respected. As a law-abiding Party, the PDP will explore all available legal means to restore the victory of our Party.
The PDP charges the people of Osun State to be calm, remain at alert and continue to support Governor Adeleke as we restate our confidence in the institution of the judiciary to dispense justice in this matter at the Appellate Court.
Signed:
Hon. Debo Ologunagba
National Publicity Secretary
