*Insists it’s affirmation of truth
*Says irrespective of party affiliation, they must join hands to state
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday, said his victory at the Supreme Court stands as an affirmation for truth and will strengthen Nigeria’s democracy
The governor while reacting to the Supreme Court victory, declared that the revalidation of his mandate ” is a challenge, a call to duty, a fresh demand for more dividends of democracy”.
According to the governor, with the development, there is the need for support and cooperation of all Osun residents and citizens irrespective of party affiliations, saying, “This is our state and we must join hands to develop it.
“Today is the day our God ordained to stamp his authority as the owner of power. Today is that moment when the will of the people ordained by God survives the anti masses plot ot powerful forces”, he said.
“We therefore, celebrate God Almighty, the author and finisher of our faith. We dedicate today’s victory to him , as we finally assume the Governorship of this great state of living spring”.
“State power is of God and he bestows it on whoever he wills, I will remain God driven , divinely inspired governing with the fear of God. Our governorship is an affirmation that a government of the people, by the people and for the people is possible”
Governor Adeleke stressed, ” Our victory is a testimony that people’s will backed by divine will can withstand and survive plots of anti democratic elements. I must therefore express my heartfelt to great people of Osun state for your deep support on behalf of my family and party , I say thank you”
“To the judiciary, Osun has emerged as a moral compass affirming the integrity of my Lord Justices. Your affirmation for truth and people’s will consolidates and strengthens our democracy. On behalf of Osun people, we appreciate you and we adore your love for Justice and equity. To all stakeholders in the Osun project, be assured that the revalidation of our mandate is a challenge, a call to duty, a fresh demand for more dividends of democracy.”
Speaking further, the governor said, ” I commit myself to an even more expanded delivery of good governance, in me, you will find a truly pro people governor .I seek support and cooperation of all Osun residents and citizens irrespective of party affiliations . This is our state and we must join hands to develop it.”
