Following demonstrations in several areas of Osun State in response to the Election Petition Tribunal’s decision to remove Governor Ademola Adeleke on Friday, the Governor yesterday thanked the residents of the state and told them that he would stand up for the mandate they had given him.
The state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) issued a warning to the Governor yesterday, saying that organising rallies against Adeleke’s impending dismissal won’t prevent what it called an “explicit judgement.”
Adeleke acknowledged his happiness at the public’s reinforcement of support for his governorship in a statement released by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and reassured the populace that their mandate will not be hijacked.
The governor said: “I have read stories of multiple protests and I have seen many videos from all over the state. From Central to West and East Senatorial District, I am overwhelmed by your open defence of our mandate. I express my appreciation to our people for their show of support. Your love for me is much appreciated.
“We have not done anything wrong. We won clearly with a wide margin. Local and foreign observers hailed our election as the best in recent Nigerian history. Be assured that by God and man, justice will be done. Our mandate won’t be stolen.
“I urge you to remain calm. We should not take the law into our hands. We have appealed the judgement and we are sure of victory by the Special Grace of God.”
