The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reacted to tribunal ruling sacking him as governor of the state.
An Osun governorship tribunal had on Friday sacked him and declared
Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the last
governorship election in the state.
Reacting, Oyetola vowed to challenge the ruling of tribunal at the Appeal Court.
A statement by Wole Oyebamiji, Secretary to the State Government of
Osun, said the judgment of the election tribunal had been put on appeal.
Oyetola expressed hope that “justice would prevail at last.”
He also disclosed that law enforcement agencies had been instructed to maintain law and order across the state.
The governor appreciated the support of the majority of the people in
all things essential for mutual progress, assuring that the residents
of adequate security of lives and properties.
He said, “The Government of the State of Osun wishes to appreciate
the teeming support of the majority of the people in all things
essential for mutual progress.
“As it is, the administration of His Excellency, Mr. Adegboyega
Oyetola, Governor, State of Osun wishes to assure the people that the
judgment of the Election Tribunal has been put on appeal.
“This is to further assure all the residents of the State of adequate
security of lives and properties, as the Government of the State is
still the only legitimate Government having the authority to govern the
State.”
“We assure all our people that justice will prevail at last, and the
law enforcement agencies have been instructed to maintain law and order
across the State.
“We therefore urge all the residents of the State to go about their lawful duties without any hindrance”, the statement read.