Celebration In Ede As Tribunal Declares Adeleke Winner Of Osun Gov Election

Jubilation crept the air in Osun, particularly in Ede as the Election Petition Tribunal declared Senator Ademola Adeleke winner of the September 22, 2018 governorship election.

The election petition tribunal while handling down its verdict declared Adeleke as the authentic winner of governorship election.

It would be recalled that the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, had challenged the victory of the All Progressives Congress flag bearer, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola,

Adeleke’s supporters and well-wishers gathered at the late Isiaka Adeleke’ house to celebrate the tribunal victory amid drumming and dancing.

The supporters were also seeing at different strategic location in Ede celebrating the victory.

Speaking, the elder sister of Sen Adeleke, Mrs Dupe Adeleke who dedicated the her brother’s victory to their late brother, Isiaka Adeleke.

He praised the judiciary in Nigeria for its courage in adjudicating with fear of God, saying it ia now clare that judiciary can save the most the nation from imminent trouble.

Appreciating the people of Osun, especially her own town, Ede, for the love they have for Adeleke family.

She said, “we are very happy for the judgment, we appreciate the people of Osun especially Ede for their love, support and steadfastness. Today’s judgement is an indication that judiciary can save the most the nation from imminent trouble.

“I know my late brother would be very have in grave . I dedicate this victory to God and to my late brother, she said.

However, Osun State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed delight at the victory of its governorship candidate in the 2018 governorship election, Ademola Adeleke, who was on Friday declared winner of the poll by the election tribunal sitting in Abuja.

The party’s Chairman, Soji Adagunodo in a chat with our Correspondent in Osogbo, the state capital, said the victory was an act of God.

Adagunodo enthused that he knew from the outset of the party’s struggle for the mandate that God Almighty would do justice and had done it.

He dedicated the victory to God Almighty and the people of the state.

“I thank God Almighty for the victory and we dedicate it to Him. It is a victory for the people of the state. It is a victory for all,” Adagunodo said.

” I commend the good people of Osun for their faith in the PDP and senator Adeleke.”

He also commended the Nigerian judiciary, saying that they did a good job by standing on the truth.

The PDP chairman also expressed confidence in the judiciary, saying: “The judgement shows that the people in the judiciary are calibres of people of impeccable character.”

“They are the last hope of the common man and have proved themselves as such. I give kudos to the judiciary.

Adagunodo, however, said that the party was ready for appeal if the APC decided to appeal the case.

” It’s normal. If they decide to appeal the case, we are ready. We are testing the Nigerian judiciary and we are testing the Nigerian democracy.

Meanwhile, All Progressives Congress (APC), said it had rejected the verdict and would appeal the case.

The party’s Director of Publicity, Research and Strategy, Kunle Oyatomi said in a statement:

“The Election Petition Tribunal verdict has declared Adeleke the winner of the 2018 governorship election in the state.

According to the party, the verdict cannot stand a superior legal scrutiny. Therefore we will appeal against it.”

Osogbo is calm and peaceful.